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GrowGeneration Corp.

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-K

☒ ANNUAL REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the Fiscal year ended December 31, 2019

OR

☐ TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from _________ to __________

Commission File Number 333-207889

GROWGENERATION CORP.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Colorado
(State or Other Jurisdiction of
Incorporation or Organization)

1000 W Mississippi Ave
Denver, Colorado
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

46-5008129
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)

80223
(Zip Code)

(800) 935-8420
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: 

Title of each class
Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share

Trading symbol
GRWG

Name of each exchange on which registered
The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: 
Title of class
Not Applicable

Not Applicable
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes ☐ No ☒

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act. Yes ☒ No ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act during the past 12 months (or for such

shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.  Yes ☒ No ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405

of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).  Yes ☒ No ☐

Indicate  by  check  mark  if  disclosure  of  delinquent  filers  pursuant  to  Item  405  of  Regulation  S-K  (§  229.405  of  this  chapter)  is  not  contained  herein,  and  will  not  be
contained, to the best of registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this
Form 10-K. ☒

 Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth
company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer
Non-accelerated filer

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Accelerated filer                         
Smaller reporting company    
Emerging Growth Company

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If  an  emerging  growth  company,  indicate  by  check  mark  if  the  registrant  has  elected  not  to  use  the  extended  transition  period  for  complying  with  any  new  or  revised

financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.  ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐  No ☒

State the aggregate market value of the voting and non-voting common equity held by non-affiliates computed by reference to the price at which the common equity was

last sold, or the average bid and asked price of such common equity, as of June 30, 2019: $90,776,147.

As of March 26, 2020, the Company had 38,135,408 shares of its common stock issued and outstanding, par value $0.001 per share.

Portions of a definitive proxy relating to the registrant’s 2020 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, which will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission within

120 days after the close of the fiscal year covered by this Form 10-K, are incorporated into Part III of this Form 10-K. 

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART I

Business
Risk Factors
Unresolved Staff Comments
Properties
Legal Proceedings
Mine Safety Disclosures

PART II

Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
Selected Financial Data
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure
Controls and Procedures
Other Information

PART III

Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance
Executive Compensation
Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management   and Related Stockholder Matters

Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence
Principal Accounting Fees and Services

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 PART I

Forward-Looking Information

This  Annual  Report  of  GrowGeneration  Corp.    on  Form  10-K  contains  forward-looking  statements,  particularly  those  identified  with  the  words,  “anticipates,”  “believes,”
“expects,”  “plans,”  “intends,”  “objectives,”  and  similar  expressions.  These  statements  reflect  management’s  best  judgment  based  on  factors  known  at  the  time  of  such
statements. The reader may find discussions containing such forward-looking statements in the material set forth under “Management’s Discussion and Analysis and Plan of
Operations,” generally, and specifically therein under the captions “Liquidity and Capital Resources” as well as elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Actual events
or results may differ materially from those discussed herein. The forward-looking statements specified in the following information have been compiled by our management on
the  basis  of  assumptions  made  by  management  and  considered  by  management  to  be  reasonable.  Our  future  operating  results,  however,  are  impossible  to  predict  and  no
representation, guaranty, or warranty is to be inferred from those forward-looking statements. The assumptions used for purposes of the forward-looking statements specified in
the following information represent estimates of future events and are subject to uncertainty as to possible changes in economic, legislative, industry, and other circumstances.
As a result, the identification and interpretation of data and other information and their use in developing and selecting assumptions from and among reasonable alternatives
require the exercise of judgment. To the extent that the assumed events do not occur, the outcome may vary substantially from anticipated or projected results, and, accordingly,
no  opinion  is  expressed  on  the  achievability  of  those  forward-looking  statements.  No  assurance  can  be  given  that  any  of  the  assumptions  relating  to  the  forward-looking
statements specified in the following information are accurate, and we assume no obligation to update any such forward-looking statements.

Unless  the  context  otherwise  requires,  the  terms  “we”,  “our”,  “ours”  “us”  and  “GrowGeneration”,  refer  to  GrowGeneration  Corp.  and  its  subsidiaries,  including
GrowGeneration Pueblo Corp, GrowGeneration California Corp., Grow Generation Nevada Corp., GrowGeneration Washington Corp., GrowGeneration Rhode Island Corp.,
GrowGeneration  Michigan  Corp,  GrowGeneration  Oklahoma  Corp,  GrowGeneration  New  England  Corp,  GrowGeneration  Canada  Corp,  GrowGeneration  HG  Corp,
GrowGeneration Hemp Corp, GGen Distribution Corp., GrowGeneration Management Corp., and GrowGeneration Florida Corp., on a combined basis.

 ITEM 1. BUSINESS

Background

GrowGeneration Corp. (together with all of its wholly-owned subsidiaries, collectively “GrowGeneration” the “Company”) was incorporated in Colorado in 2014, and is the
largest chain of hydroponic garden centers in North America and is a leading marketer and distributor of nutrients, growing media, advanced indoor and greenhouse lighting,
ventilation  systems  and  accessories  for  hydroponic  gardening. As  of  March  27,  2020,  the  Company  owns  and  operates  a  chain  of  twenty  seven  (27)  retail  and  commercial
hydroponic/gardening centers, with five (5) located in the state of Colorado, four (4) in the state of California, four (4) in the state of Michigan, two (2) in the state of Nevada,
one (1) in the state of Washington, one (1) in the state of Oregon, four (4) in the State of Oklahoma, one (1) in the state of Rhode Island, three (3) in Maine, (1) in Florida, one (1)
distribution center in California and an online e-commerce store, GrowGen.Pro. Our plan is to acquire, open and operate hydroponic/gardening centers and related businesses
throughout the United States and Canada.

Today, our 27 centers operate in 10 states, each state considered an operating region.

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Products

GrowGeneration is the largest retailers of hydroponic products in the United States and is engaged in the business of marketing and distributing horticultural, organics, lighting
and hydroponics products, including lighting fixtures, nutrients, seeds and growing media systems, trays, fans, filters, humidifiers and dehumidifiers, timers, instruments, water
pumps, irrigation supplies and hand tools.

GrowGeneration is also actively developing a line of private labeled products, which would be sold through GrowGeneration garden centers under brands owned or controlled
by the Company. In this regard, the Company acquired a variety of trademarks in March 2019 to bolsters its ability to supply branded ‘house’ products to our customers.  From
trellis netting, to plastic pots, to organic nutrients, GrowGeneration introduced its first private-labeled products in the first quarter of 2020, expects to roll out a complete line of
private labeled products to offer our customers at great prices, which is expected to have a positive impact on margins and profitability in the near term.

A list of the product trademarks the Company acquired are listed as follows: Blueprint,Carbide, DuraBreeze, Elemental Solutions, GrowXcess, GaurdenWare, Harvester’s Edge,
Hydro Thrive, Ion, MixSure +, OptiLUME, Pioneer, Predator Lighting, Smart Support, Sunleaves Garden, Sunspot, Super Starter, Utopian Systems, VitaLUME, and VitaPlant.

Markets

Our  stores  sell  thousands  of  products,  that  include  nutrients,  growing  media,  advanced  indoor  and  greenhouse  lighting,  ventilation  systems  and  accessories  for  hydroponic
gardening and other products needed to grow indoors and outdoors. Our strategy is to target two distinct groups of customers, namely commercial growers and smaller growers
that require a local store to fulfill their daily and weekly growing needs. Our supply chain includes over 10,000 sku’s across 12 product departments. We can deliver directly to
the grower’s facility, and they can pick up the products at one of our stores or order online.

GrowGeneration serves a new, yet sophisticated community of commercial and urban cultivators growing specialty crops including organics, greens and plant-based medicines.
Unlike the traditional agricultural industry, these cultivators use innovative indoor and outdoor growing techniques to produce specialty crops in highly controlled environments.
This enables them to produce crops at higher yields without having to compromise quality, regardless of the season or weather and drought conditions.

Our target market segments include the commercial growers in the plant-based medicine market, the home grower and businesses and individuals who grow organically grown
herbs and leafy green vegetables. The landscape for hydroponic retail stores is very fragmented, with numerous single stores which we consider very ripe for our roll up strategy.
Further, the products we sell are in demand due to the ever-increasing legalization of pant-based medicines, primarily cannabis and hemp, and the number of licensed cultivation
facilities in both the US and Canada. Total sales for the hydroponic equipment industry were well over $8 billion in 2019.

Indoor growing techniques have primarily been used to cultivate plant-based medicines. Plant-based medicines often require high-degree of regulation and controls including
government compliance, security, and crop consistency, making indoor growing techniques a preferred method. Cultivators of plant-based medicines often make a significant
investment to design and build-out their facilities. They look to work with companies such as GrowGeneration that understand their specific needs and can help mitigate risks
that could jeopardize their crops. Plant-based medicines are believed to be among the fastest-growing market in the U.S. and several industry pundits believe that plant-based
medicines may even displace prescription pain medication by providing patients with a safer, more affordable alternative.

Indoor growing techniques, however, are not limited to plant-based medicines. Vertical farms producing organic fruits and vegetables are beginning to emerge in the market due
to  a  rising  shortage  of  farmland,  and  environmental  vulnerabilities  including  drought,  other  severe  weather  conditions  and  insect  pests.  Indoor  growing  techniques  enable
cultivators  to  grow  crops  all-year-round  in  urban  areas  and  take  up  less  ground  while  minimizing  environmental  risks.  Indoor  growing  techniques  typically  require  a  more
significant upfront investment to design and build-out these facilities than traditional farmlands. If new innovations lower the costs for indoor growing, and the costs to operate
traditional farmlands continue to rise, then indoor growing techniques may be a compelling alternative for the broader agricultural industry.

Research and Development 

The Company has not incurred any research and development expenses during the period covered by this report.

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Customers and Suppliers

Our key customers vary by state and are expected to be more defined as the Company moves from its retail walk-in purchasing sales strategy to serving cultivation facilities
directly and under predictable purchasing activity. Currently, none of our customers accounted for more than 5% of our sales in 2019 or 2018.

Our key suppliers include several manufacturers and distributors such as FoxFarm Fertilizer, Canna, USA Mills Nutrients, Hawthorne Garden Supply, Hydrofarm, and others.
All the products purchased and sold are applicable to indoor and outdoor growing for organics, greens, and plant-based medicines. As of December 31, 2019, and 2018, two
suppliers represent 51% and 56%, respectively of our purchases. The Company is of the opinion that the loss of either supplier would not have a material adverse impact on our
business, because both suppliers provide the same products and the Company maintains direct manufacturing agreements with vendors.

Demand for Products

Demand  for  indoor  and  outdoor  growing  equipment  is  currently  high  due  to  legalization  of  plant-based  medicines,  primarily  cannabis  and  hemp,  which  requires  equipment
purchases for build-out and repeat purchases of consumable nutrients needed during the growing period. This demand is projected to continue to  increase  as  a  result  of  the
approval of a comprehensive, publicly available medical marijuana/cannabis programs laws in 33 states and 11 states for adult-use plus the District of Columbia as of the date
thereof. Continued innovation and more efficient build-out technologies along with larger and consolidated cultivation facilities are expected to further expand market demand
for GrowGeneration products and services. We expect the market to continue to segment into urban farmers serving groups of individuals, community cultivators, and large-
scale cultivation facilities across the states. Each segment will be optimized to different distribution channels that GrowGeneration currently provides. We are of the opinion
that as our volume increases, we will obtain volume discounts on purchasing that should allow us to maximize our revenues and expand gross profit margins.

E-Commerce Strategy

The  Company  has  developed  its  e-commerce  website  and  portal, www.GrowGen.Pro  which  offers  for  sale  hydroponic,  specialty  and  organic  gardening  products.  Online
shoppers  are  able  to  shop  from  product  departments,  from  nutrients  to  lighting  to  hydroponic  and  greenhouse  equipment,  delivering  an  easy  and  quick  method  to  find  the
products that they want to purchase. Our e-commerce site is designed to appeal to the professional growers. Each product listed on the site contains product descriptions, product
reviews and a picture so the customers can make an informed and educated purchase. Our product filters allow the customers to search by brand, manufacturer, or by function
such as wattage. Designed as an information portal as well as an e-commerce store, the customers will find videos, articles, blogs and other relevant content, all generated by
GrowGeneration’s  internal  staff,  which  we  call  our  “Grow  Pros”.  The  GrowGeneration  customers  are  able  to  shop  and  order  online  24/7  and,  choose  to  receive  products
delivered directly to their grow operations, or for pick up at one of the GrowGeneration retail stores. In addition, customers may simply use our site as a resource and shop with
our  Grow  Pros  at  one  of  our  retail  locations.  Google  advertising,  social  media  and  in  store  advertising  are  the  primary  advertising  tools  we  use  to  drive  traffic  to
www.GrowGen.Pro.

Acquisitions

Subsequent to year end, on February 26, 2020, the Company entered into an asset purchase agreement through its wholly-owned subsidiary, GrowGeneration Florida Corp, to
purchase the assets of Healthy & Harvest, LLC, with one location in Pembroke Pines, FL. In connection with the purchase of the assets, the Company also entered a three-year
commercial lease for warehouse space, effective February 26, 2020 and subleased the store space whose current lease expires July 31, 2020.

On December 18, 2019, the Company entered into an asset purchase agreement through its wholly-owned subsidiary, GrowGeneration Washington Corp, to purchase the assets
of GrowWorld with one location in Portland, OR. In connection with the purchase of the assets, the Company also entered into an assignment of lease, effective December 18,
2019, to rent the premises in Portland, OR. The lease terminates on December 31, 2026.

On September 3, 2019, the Company entered into an asset purchase agreement through its wholly-owned subsidiary, GrowGeneration Michigan Corp, to purchase the assets of
Grand Rapids Hydroponics with one location in Grand Rapids, MI. In connection with the purchase of the assets, the Company also entered into a ten-year commercial lease
agreement, effective from September 9, 2019, to rent the premises in Grand Rapids, MI.

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On April 23, 2019, the Company entered into an asset purchase agreement through its wholly-owned subsidiary, GrowGeneration Rhode Island Corp., to purchase the assets of
GreenLife Garden Supply Corp., with two store locations in Maine and one in New Hampshire. In connection with the purchase of the assets, the Company also entered into
five-year commercial lease agreements, effective from May 9, 2019 and July 1, 2019, respectively, to rent the premises in York and Biddeford, Maine where store assets are
located.

On January 26, 2019, the Company entered into an asset purchase agreement through its wholly-owned subsidiary, GrowGeneration California Corp., to purchase the assets
from Palm Springs Hydroponics, Inc. located in Palm Springs, California. The acquisition was completed on February 7, 2019. In connection with the purchase of the assets, the
Company also entered into a commercial lease agreement with a term of five years and three months, effective from February 7, 2019 to April 30, 2024, to rent the premises
where the assets were located to open a new store.

On January 26, 2019, the Company entered into an asset purchase agreement through its wholly-owned subsidiary, GrowGeneration Nevada Corp., to purchase the assets from
Reno Hydroponics, Inc. located in Reno, Nevada. The acquisition was completed on February 11, 2019. In connection with the purchase of the assets, the Company also entered
into a one-year commercial lease agreement, effective from February 1, 2019 to January 31, 2020, to rent the premises where the assets were located to open a new store. The
Company has since entered into a new lease expiring March 31, 2021.

On November 28, 2018, the Company entered into an asset purchase agreement through its wholly-owned subsidiary, GrowGeneration Pueblo Corp., to purchase the assets of
Chlorophyll, Inc., located in Denver, Colorado. The acquisition was completed on January 21, 2019. In connection with the purchase of the assets, the Company also entered
into a five-year commercial lease agreement, effective from January 21, 2019, to rent the premises where the assets are located to open a new store

On August  30,  2018,  the  Company  entered  into  an  asset  purchase  agreement,  amended  on  September  14,  2018,  with  Virgus,  Inc.  d/b/a/  Heavy  Gardens,  an  online  store  of
hydroponic and garden supplies (“Heavy Gardens”), to purchase the assets of Heavy Gardens through its wholly-owned subsidiary, GrowGeneration HG Corp. The closing of
the asset purchase took place on September 14, 2018.

On June 28, 2018, the Company entered into a restated and amended asset purchase agreement to purchase the assets of a retail hydroponic store, Santa Rosa Hydroponics &
Grower Supply Inc., located in Santa Rosa, California. On July 13, 2018, the parties entered into an amendment to the purchase agreement and conducted the closing of the asset
purchase. In connection with the purchase of the assets, the Company also entered into a commercial lease agreement, effective from July 14, 2018 to July 13, 2023, to rent the
premises where the assets were located to open the new store.

On April 12, 2018, the Company entered into an asset purchase agreement through its wholly-owned subsidiary, GrowGeneration Michigan Corp., to purchase substantially all
of the assets of Superior Growers Supply, Inc.’s business located in Michigan. In connection with the purchase of the assets, the Company also entered into a commercial lease,
effective from April 12, 2018 to April 11, 2023, to rent the premises where a part of the assets are located. The Company entered into two additional leases. Following this
acquisition, the Company opened three stores in the state of Michigan.

Seasonality

Our business is subject to some seasonal influences. Generally, our highest volume of sales occurs in our second and third fiscal quarter, and the lower volume occurs during our
first or fourth fiscal quarter. 

Competition

The markets in which we sell our products are highly competitive. Our key competitors include many local and national vendors of gardening supplies, local product resellers of
hydroponic and other specialty growing equipment, as well as online product resellers and large online marketplaces such as Amazon.com and eBay. Our industry is a highly
fragmented industry with over 1,000 retail outlets throughout the U.S. We compete with companies that have greater capital resources, facilities and diversity of product lines.
Our  competitors  may  also  introduce  new  hydroponic  growing  equipment,  manufacturers  may  sell  equipment  direct  to  consumers,  and  our  distributers  could  cease  sales  of
product to us.

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Notwithstanding the foregoing, we do believe that our pricing, inventory and product availability and overall customer service provide us with the ability to compete in this
marketplace. In addition, as we increase our number of stores and inventory per store, we expect to be able to purchase larger amounts of inventory at lower volume sale prices,
which we expect will enable us to price competitively and deliver the products that our customers are seeking. We compete on supply chain competency, field sales support, in-
store sales support, the strength of our relationships with major manufacturers, distributors and advertising.

Based on our knowledge and communication with our suppliers, we do not believe our suppliers sell directly to the retail market or our customers.

Intellectual Property and Proprietary Rights

Our intellectual property consists of our brands and their related trademarks, domain names and websites, customer lists and affiliations, product know-how and technology, and
marketing  intangibles.  We  also  hold  rights  to  website  addresses  related  to  our  business  including  websites  that  are  actively  used  in  our  day-to-day  business  such  as
www.GrowGeneration.com.  We  own  the  federally  registered  trademark  for  “GrowGeneration®”  “Where  the  Pros  Go  to  Grow®”  and  GrowGen.Pro.  In  addition,  we  own
several registered trademarks acquired March 2019 as detailed previously under the caption Products.

Government Regulation

We sell products, including hydroponic gardening products, that end users may purchase for use in new and emerging industries or segments, including the growing of cannabis
and hemp, that may not grow or achieve market acceptance in a manner that we can predict. The demand for these products depends on the uncertain growth of these industries
or segments. 

In  addition,  we  sell  products  that  end  users  may  purchase  for  use  in  industries  or  segments,  including  the  growing  of  cannabis  and  hemp,  that  are  subject  to  varying,
inconsistent, and rapidly changing laws, regulations, administrative practices, enforcement approaches, judicial interpretations, and consumer perceptions.  For example, certain
countries and 33 U.S. states have adopted frameworks that authorize, regulate, and tax the cultivation, processing, sale, and use of cannabis for medicinal and/or non-medicinal
use, while the U.S. Controlled Substances Act and the laws of other U.S. states prohibit growing cannabis.  In addition, with the passage of the Farm Bill in December 2018,
hemp cultivation is now broadly permitted. The Farm Bill explicitly allows the transfer of hemp-derived products across state lines for commercial or other purposes. It also
puts no restrictions on the sale, transport, or possession of hemp-derived products, so long as those items are produced in a manner consistent with the law. We believe the
recent passage of the 2018 Farm Bill will allow the Company to expand its marketplace opportunities.

Our gardening products, including our hydroponic gardening products, are multi-purpose products designed and intended for growing a wide range of plants and are purchased
by cultivators who may grow any variety of plants, including cannabis and hemp.  Although the demand for our products may be negatively impacted depending on how laws,
regulations,  administrative  practices,  enforcement  approaches,  judicial  interpretations,  and  consumer  perceptions  develop,  we  cannot  reasonably  predict  the  nature  of  such
developments or the effect, if any, that such developments could have on our business.

Employees

As of December 31, 2019, we had 184 full time employees and 21 part-time employees. No employees are subject to collective bargaining agreements.

Principal Offices

Our principal offices are located at 1000 W Mississippi Ave., Denver, CO 80223. As of December 31, 2019, we leased six (6) facilities in the State of Colorado, eight (8) in the
State of California, one (1) in the State of Nevada, one (1) in the State of Washington, one (1) in the State of Oregon, one (1) in the State of Rhode Island, four (4) in the State of
Oklahoma, four (4) in the State of Michigan, three (3) in the State of Maine, two (2) in the State of Florida, all for our corporate and retail operations. In total the Company
leases approximately 350,000 square feet of space, which consists primarily of 3,000 feet of corporate office space, 100,000 square feet of warehouse space and 247,000 square
feet of store space.

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 ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

The risks and uncertainties described below could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations and could cause actual results to
differ materially from our expectations and projections. You should read these Risk Factors in conjunction with “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
and Results of Operations” in Item 7 and our Consolidated Financial Statements and related notes in Item 8. There also may be other factors that we cannot anticipate or that
are not described in this report generally because we do not currently perceive them to be material. Those factors could cause results to differ materially from our expectations.

Actual  or  threatened  epidemics,  pandemics,  outbreaks,  or  other  public  health  crises  may  adversely  affect  our  customers’  financial  condition  and  the  operations  of  our
business.

Our business could be materially and adversely affected by the risks, or the public perception of the risks, related to an epidemic, pandemic, outbreak, or other public health
crisis, such as the recent outbreak of novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The risk of a pandemic, or public perception of the risk, could cause customers to avoid public places,
including retail properties, and could cause temporary or long-term disruptions in our supply chains and/or delays in the delivery of our inventory. Further, such risks could also
adversely affect our customers’ financial condition, resulting in reduced spending for the products we sell. Moreover, an epidemic, pandemic, outbreak or other public health
crisis, such as COVID-19, could cause employees to avoid our properties, which could adversely affect our ability to adequately staff and manage our businesses. Risks related
to an epidemic, pandemic or other health crisis, such as COVID-19, could also lead to the complete or partial closure of one or more of our stores, facilities or operations of our
sourcing partners. The ultimate extent of the impact of any epidemic, pandemic or other health crisis on our business, financial condition and results of operations will depend
on future developments, which are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted, including new information that may emerge concerning the severity of such epidemic, pandemic or
other health crisis and actions taken to contain or prevent their further spread, among others. These and other potential impacts of an epidemic, pandemic or other health crisis,
such as COVID-19, could therefore materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.

 We face intense competition that could prohibit us from developing or increasing our customer base.

The  industry  within  which  we  compete  is  highly  competitive.  We  compete  with  companies  that  have  greater  capital  resources,  facilities  and  diversity  of  product  lines.  We
compete in the specialty gardening industry, selling hydroponic and organic nutrients, soils and other gardening related products. Additionally, if demand for our hydroponic
growing  equipment  and  products  continues  to  grow,  we  expect  many  new  competitors  to  enter  the  market,  as  there  are  no  significant  barriers  to  retail  sales  of  hydroponic
growing equipment and related gardening products. More established gardening companies with much greater financial resources which do not currently compete with us may
be able to easily adapt their existing operations to sales of hydroponic growing equipment. Due to this competition, there is no assurance that we will not encounter difficulties in
increasing revenues and maintaining and/or increasing market share. In addition, increased competition may lead to reduced prices and/or margins for products we sell. Our
competitors may also introduce new hydroponic growing equipment, manufacturers may sell equipment direct to consumers, and our distributers could cease sales of product to
us.

If we need additional capital to fund our operations, we may not be able to obtain sufficient capital and may be forced to limit the scope of our operations.

In connection with our growth strategies, we may experience increased capital needs and accordingly, we may not have sufficient capital to fund our future operations without
additional capital investments. There can be no assurance that additional capital will be available to us. If we cannot obtain sufficient capital to fund our operations, we may be
forced to limit the scope of our expansion.

Our business depends substantially on the continuing efforts of our executive officers and our business may be severely disrupted if we lose their services.

Our future success depends substantially on the continued services of our executive officers, especially our Chief Executive Officer, Darren Lampert, our President, Michael
Salaman, our Chief Financial Officer, Monty Lamirato, and our Chief Operating Officer, Tony Sullivan. We do not maintain key man life insurance on any of our executive
officers and directors. If one or more of our executive officers are unable or unwilling to continue in their present positions, we may not be able to replace them readily, if at all.
Therefore, our business may be severely disrupted, and we may incur additional expenses to recruit and retain new officers.

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If we are not successful in attracting and retaining highly qualified personnel, we may not be able to successfully implement our business strategy.

Our  ability  to  compete  in  the  highly  competitive  hydroponics  and  gardening  industry  depends  in  large  part  upon  our  ability  to  attract  highly  qualified  managerial  and  sales
personnel.  In  order  to  induce  valuable  employees  to  come  and  work  for  us  or  to  remain  with  us,  we  intend  to  provide  employees  with  stock  options  that  vest  over  time.
However, the value to employees of stock options that vest over time will be significantly affected by movements in our stock price that we will not be able to control and may
at any time be insufficient to counteract more lucrative offers from other companies. Our success also depends on our ability to continue to attract, retain and motivate highly
skilled junior, mid-level, and senior personnel.

In order to increase our sales and marketing infrastructure, we will need to grow the size of our organization, and we may experience difficulties in managing this growth.

As  we  continue  to  work  to  open  and/or  acquire  additional  retail  store  locations,  we  will  need  to  expand  the  size  of  our  employee  base  for  managerial,  operational,  sales,
marketing, financial and other resources. Future growth would impose significant added responsibilities on members of management, including the need to identify, recruit,
maintain, motivate and integrate additional employees. In addition, our management may have to divert a disproportionate amount of its attention away from our day-to-day
activities and devote a substantial amount of time to managing these growth activities. Our future financial performance and our ability to continue to grow our operation and
compete in the hydroponics industry effectively will depend, in part, on our ability to effectively manage any future growth.

Litigation may adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.

From time to time in the normal course of our business operations, we may become subject to litigation that may result in liability material to our financial statements as a whole
or  may  negatively  affect  our  operating  results  if  changes  to  our  business  operation  are  required.  The  cost  to  defend  such  litigation  may  be  significant  and  may  require  a
diversion of our resources. There also may be adverse publicity associated with litigation that could negatively affect customer perception of our business, regardless of whether
the allegations are valid or whether we are ultimately found liable. As a result, litigation may adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Some of our customers are cannabis growers. Disruption to the cannabis industry could have a negative impact on our revenue.

Our products are sold to growers of various crops and some of our products may be utilized by cannabis growers. Disruption to the cannabis industry could cause some current
and/or potential customers to be more reluctant to invest in growing equipment, including equipment we sell.

There are a significant number of shares of common stock eligible for sale, which could depress the market price of such shares.

Our Registration Statement on Form S-1 has registered a total of 1,242,756 shares of our common stock available for sale in the public market. The availability of such a large
number of shares of common stock for sale in the public market could harm the market price of the stock. Further, additional shares may be offered from time to time in the
open market pursuant to Rule 144, and these sales may have a depressive effect as well.

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If product liability lawsuits are brought against us, we may incur substantial liabilities.

We face a potential risk of product liability as a result of any of the products that we offer for sale. For example, we may be sued if any product we sell allegedly causes injury
or  is  found  to  be  otherwise  unsuitable  during  product  testing,  manufacturing,  marketing  or  sale. Any  such  product  liability  claims  may  include  allegations  of  defects  in
manufacturing, defects in design, a failure to warn of dangers inherent in the product, negligence, strict liability and a breach of warranties. Claims could also be asserted under
state consumer protection acts. If we cannot successfully defend ourselves against product liability claims, we may incur substantial liabilities. Even successful defense would
require significant financial and management resources. Regardless of the merits or eventual outcome, liability claims may result in:

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decreased demand for products that we may offer for sale;
injury to our reputation;
costs to defend the related litigation;
a diversion of management’s time and our resources;
substantial monetary awards to trial participants or patients;
product recalls, withdrawals or labeling, marketing or promotional restrictions; and
a decline in our stock price. 

We  do  not  maintain  any  product  liability  insurance.  Our  inability  to  obtain  and  retain  sufficient  product  liability  insurance  at  an  acceptable  cost  to  protect  against  potential
product liability claims could prevent or inhibit the commercialization of products we developed. Even if we obtain product liability insurance in the future, we may have to pay
amounts awarded by a court or negotiated in a settlement that exceed our coverage limitations or that are not covered by our insurance, and we may not have, or be able to
obtain, sufficient capital to pay such amounts.

We may acquire businesses or products, or form strategic alliances, in the future, and we may not realize the benefits of such acquisitions.

We may acquire additional businesses or products, form strategic alliances or create joint ventures with third parties that we believe will complement or augment our existing
business. If we acquire businesses with promising markets or products, we may not be able to realize the benefit of acquiring such businesses if we are unable to successfully
integrate them with our existing operations and company culture. We may encounter numerous difficulties in developing, manufacturing and/or marketing any new products
resulting from a strategic alliance or acquisition that delay or prevent us from realizing their expected benefits or enhancing our business. We cannot assure you that, following
any such acquisition, we will achieve the expected synergies to justify the transaction.

Risks Related to Our Common Stock

There are risks, including stock market volatility, inherent in owning our common stock

The market price and volume of our common stock have been, and may continue to be, subject to significant fluctuations. These  fluctuations  may  arise  from  general  stock
market conditions, the impact of risk factors described in this Item 1A on our results of operations and financial position, or a change in opinion in the market regarding our
business prospects or other factors, many of which may be outside our immediate control.

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The shares of our common stock may experience substantial dilution by exercises of outstanding warrants and options.

As of the date hereof, we had outstanding warrants to purchase an aggregate of 3,387,701 shares of our common stock at a weighted average exercise price of $2.96 per share,
and options to purchase an aggregate of 2,109,170 shares of our common stock (out of which 1,210,837 are vested as of this date) at a weighted average exercise prices of $2.97
per share. The exercise of such outstanding options and warrants will result in substantial dilution of your investment. In addition, our shareholders may experience additional
dilution if we issue common stock in the future. Any of such dilution may have adverse effect on the price of our common stock. 

We are an “emerging growth company,” and will be able take advantage of  reduced  disclosure  requirements  applicable  to  “emerging  growth  companies,”  which  could
make our common stock less attractive to investors.

We are an “emerging growth company,” as defined in the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act of 2012, or JOBS Act, and, for as long as we continue to be an “emerging growth
company,”  we  intend  to  take  advantage  of  certain  exemptions  from  various  reporting  requirements  applicable  to  other  public  companies  but  not  to  “emerging  growth
companies,” including, but not limited to, not being required to comply with the auditor attestation requirements of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, reduced disclosure
obligations regarding executive compensation in our periodic reports and proxy statements, and exemptions from the requirements of holding a nonbinding advisory vote on
executive compensation and stockholder approval of any golden parachute payments not previously approved. We could be an “emerging growth company” for up to five years,
or until the earliest of (i) the last day of the first fiscal year in which our annual gross revenues exceed $1 billion, (ii) the date that we become a “large accelerated filer” as
defined in Rule 12b-2 under the Exchange Act, which would occur if the market value of our common stock that is held by non-affiliates exceeds $700 million as of the last
business day of our most recently completed second fiscal quarter, or (iii) the date on which we have issued more than $1 billion in non-convertible debt during the preceding
three year period.

For as long as we remain an “emerging growth company” as defined in the JOBS Act, we intend to take advantage of certain exemptions from various reporting requirements
that are applicable to other public companies that are not “emerging growth companies.”

After we are no longer an “emerging growth company,” we expect to incur additional management time and cost to comply with the more stringent reporting requirements
applicable  to  companies  that  are  deemed  accelerated  filers  or  large  accelerated  filers,  including  complying  with  the  auditor  attestation  requirements  of  Section  404  of  the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act. We cannot predict or estimate the amount of additional costs we may incur or the timing of such costs.

 ITEM 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS

None.

 ITEM 2. PROPERTIES

Description of Property

Our principal offices are located at 1000 W Mississippi Ave., Denver, CO 80223. As of the date of this report, we lease six (6) facilities in the State of Colorado, eight (8) in the
State of California, one (1) in the State of Nevada, one (1) in the State of Washington, one (1) in the State of Rhode Island, one (1) in the State of Oregon, two (2) in the State of
Florida, four (4) in the State of Oklahoma, four (4) in the State of Michigan and three (3) in the State of Maine for our retail operations. Information relating to our stores is set
forth in the table below:

Colorado
California
Nevada
Washington
Rhode Island
Michigan
Maine
Oklahoma
Oregon
Florida

 ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

Number of Locations
6
8
1
1
1
4
3
4
1
2

Square feet
2,000-12,500
2,625-59,000
8,800
3,200
9,000
5,300-11,000
23,500
9,800-40,000
15,000
5,000 – 10,000

Lease Expiration Dates
January 2021 to April 2024
May 2020 to April 2024
February 2022
April 2020
January 2023
March 2023 to August 2029
February 2023-June 2024
September 2023 to February 2026
December 2026
July 2020 to February 2023

There  are  no  current,  past,  pending  or  threatened  legal  proceedings  or  administrative  actions  either  by  or  against  the  issuer  that  could  have  a  material  effect  on  the  issuer’s
business, financial condition, or operations.

 ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

Not applicable.

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 PART II

  ITEM  5.  MARKET  FOR  REGISTRANT’S  COMMON  EQUITY,  RELATED  STOCKHOLDER  MATTERS  AND  ISSUER  PURCHASES  OF  EQUITY
SECURITIES

MARKET INFORMATION

The Company commenced trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market on December 2, 2019 under the symbol “GRWG”. Prior to that date, our stock traded on the OTCQB Best
Market since October 10, 2017, prior to which it was traded on the OTCQB Market since November 11, 2016.

The following table sets forth, for each quarter for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, the reported high and low bid prices of our Common Stock.

Quarter Ended

December 31, 2019
September 30, 2019
June 30, 2019
March 31, 2019
December 31, 2018
September 30, 2018
June 30, 2018
March 31, 2018

High Bid

Low Bid

  $
  $
  $
  $
  $
  $
  $
  $

5.06    $
5.75    $
3.79    $
3.62    $
4.05    $
5.07    $
5.49    $
9.94    $

3.45 
3.10 
2.53 
2.18 
2.05 
3.41 
3.10 
3.00 

Future sales of substantial amounts of our shares in the public market could adversely affect market prices prevailing from time to time and could impair our ability to raise
capital through the sale of our equity securities.

HOLDERS

The  approximate  number  of  stockholders  of  record  as  of  December  31,  2019  was  140.    The  number  of  stockholders  of  record  does  not  include  beneficial  owners  of  our
Common Stock, whose shares are held in the names of various dealers, clearing agencies, banks, brokers and other fiduciaries.

DIVIDEND POLICY

We have never paid any cash dividends on our Common Stock. We anticipate that we will retain funds and future earnings to support operations and to finance the growth and
development of our business. Therefore, we do not expect to pay cash dividends in the foreseeable future. Any future determination to pay dividends will be at the discretion of
our board of directors and will depend on our financial condition, results of operations, capital requirements and other factors that our board of directors deems relevant. In
addition, the terms of any future debt or credit financings may preclude us from paying dividends.

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RECENT SALES OF UNREGISTERED SECURITIES

2019 Private Placement

On June 26, 2019, the Company completed a private placement of a total of 4,123,257 units of the Company’s securities at the price of $3.10 per unit pursuant to Section 4(a)(2)
of the Securities Act and Rule 506 of Regulation D promulgated under the Securities Act. Each unit consisted of (i) one share of Common Stock and (ii) one 3-year warrant,
each entitling the holder to purchase one half share of Common Stock, at a price of $3.50 per share. The Company raised a total of $12,782,099 from 19 accredited investors.

2018 Private Placement

On  January  17,  2018,  the  Company  completed  a  private  placement  of  a  total  of  36  units  of  its  securities  at  the  price  of  $250,000  per  unit.  Each  unit  consists  of  (i)  a  .1%
unsecured convertible promissory note of the principal amount of $250,000, and (ii) a 3-year warrant entitling the holder to purchase 37,500 shares of Common Stock, at a price
of $.01 per share or through cashless exercise. The Company raised gross proceeds of $9,000,000 from 23 accredited investors in the offering. 

On  May  9,  2018,  the  Company  completed  a  private  placement  of  a  total  of  33.33  units  of  its  securities  at  a  price  of  $300,000  per  unit  to  3  accredited  investors.  Each  unit
consists of (i) 100,000 share of the Company’s Common Stock and (ii) 50,000 3-year warrant to purchase one share of Common Stock at an exercise price of $.35 per share.
The Company raised an aggregate of $10,000,000 gross proceeds in the offering.

2017 Private Placements

On March 10, 2017, the Company completed a private placement of a total of 825,000 units of its securities to 4 accredited investors. Each unit consists of (i) one share of the
Company’s Common Stock and (ii) one 5-year warrant to purchase one share of Common Stock at an exercise price of $2.75 per share. The Company raised an aggregate of
$1,650,000 gross proceeds in the offering.

On  May  16,  2017,  the  Company  completed  a  private  placement  of  a  total  of  1,000,000  units  of  its  securities  to  27  accredited  investors  through  GVC  Capital  LLC  (“GVC
Capital”) as its placement agent. Each unit consists of (i) one share of the Company’s Common Stock and (ii) one 5-year warrant to purchase one share of Common Stock at an
exercise price of $2.75 per share. The Company raised an aggregate of $2,000,000 gross proceeds in the offering. The Company paid GVC Capital total compensation for its
services, (i) for a price of $100, 5-year warrants to purchase 75,000 shares at $2.00 per share and 5-year warrants to purchase 75,000 shares at $2.75 per share, (ii) a cash fee of
$150,000, (iii) a non-accountable expense allowance of $60,000, and (iv) a warrant exercise fee equal to 3% of all sums received by the Company from the exercise of 750,000
warrants (not including 250,000 warrants issued to one investor) when they are exercised.

Stock Options and Stock Awards

The Company has a 2014 Equity Compensation Plan (the “2014 Plan”) and an Amended and Restated 2018 Equity Compensation Plan (which is pending shareholder approval)
(the “2018 Plan”).

From inception to December 31, 2019, we have granted stock options under our 2014 Plan to purchase an aggregate of 2,273,500 shares at exercise prices ranging from $0.60
to  $5.11  per  share.  Of  the  total  options  granted  as  of  December  31,  2019,  1,778,333  have  been  exercised  and  159,667  have  been  forfeited,  resulting  in  335,500  options
outstanding. In addition, as of December 31, 2019, 375,000 stock awards have been issued under our 2014 Plan.

From inception to December 31, 2019, we have granted stock options under our 2018 Plan to purchase an aggregate of 1,661,500 shares at exercise prices ranging from $2.25
to $4.45 per share. As of December 31, 2019, 7,500 options have been exercised and 11,667 forfeited under the 2018 Plan. In addition, as of December 31, 2019, 69,750 stock
awards have been issued under our 2018 Plan. On February 7, 2020, the Board approved the amendment and restatement of the 2018 Plan to increase the number of shares
issuable thereunder from 2,500,000 to 5,000,000, which amendment is pending shareholder approval.

 ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

Not applicable.

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 ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATION

The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read together with our financial statements and the related notes and the
other financial information included elsewhere in this report. This discussion contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Our actual results could
differ  materially  from  those  anticipated  in  these  forward-looking  statements  as  a  result  of  various  factors,  including  those  discussed  below  and  elsewhere  in  this  report,
particularly those under “Risk Factors.” Dollars in tabular format are presented in thousands, except per share data, or otherwise indicated.

OVERVIEW

GrowGeneration Corp. (“GrowGeneration, together with all of its wholly- subsidiaries or the “Company”) was incorporated in Colorado in 2014 to build a national chain of
hydroponic equipment and supply garden centers in the U.S. GrowGeneration is the largest and fastest growing chain of hydroponic garden centers in North America. Today,
GrowGeneration  is  a  service  provider  of  a  wide  selection  of  supplies  and  equipment  for  commercial  and  home  growers  and  a  leading  marketer  and  distributor  of  nutrients,
growing media, advanced indoor garden, lighting and ventilation systems and accessories for hydroponic gardening. As of March 27, 2020, the Company owns and operates a
chain of twenty seven (27) retail hydroponic/gardening centers, with five (5) located in the state of Colorado, four (4) in the state of California, four (4) in the state of Michigan,
two (2) in the state of Nevada, one (1) in the state of Washington, one (1) in the state of Oregon, four (4) in the State of Oklahoma, one (1) in the state of Rhode Island, three (3)
in  Maine,  (1)  in  Florida  ,  one  (1)  distribution  facility  in  California  and  an  online  e-commerce  store,  GrowGen.Pro.  Our  plan  is  to  acquire,  open  and  operate
hydroponic/gardening stores and related businesses throughout the United States and Canada. The Florida location was acquired in February 2020 and the fourth Oklahoma
store was open in March 2020.

In  2019,  we  added  Tony  Sullivan,  an  experienced  and  proven  multi-store  operator,  as  our  Chief  Operating  Officer.  His  initiatives  include,  but  not  be  limited  to,  providing
unwavering  support  to  the  27  GrowGeneration  Stores,  adding  new  locations,  integrating  our  e-commerce  and  store  supply  channels  and  leveraging  synergies  amongst
interconnected departments, working to drive more cost efficiencies across all areas of our company.

We saw triple-digit growth in revenue in Colorado, Michigan and Nevada and double-digit growth in all other markets. Our online business has risen over 100% for the same
period  year  over  year.  GrowGeneration  Management  Corp,  our  commercial  division,  is  now  approaching  sales  of  $5.0  million  per  quarter,  and  we  added  hundreds  of  new
commercial accounts in 2019. With our success in Oklahoma, we opened our fourth location in the state, located in Tulsa, OK, a 40,000 Sq. ft. super garden center, the largest
hydroponic garden center in the US. Our private label program, under the Sunleaves brand, began to be stocked on our shelves and online in the fourth quarter of 2019. Our
initial private label lineup includes a one- part micro and macro nutrient+ Cal mag powder line, for both cannabis and hemp farmers, a silica+ micronutrient booster and a root
stimulant, all additives that can be used with any nutrient regimen. Additional private level products that will be on shelf in second quarter of 2020 include, rope rachets for
hoisting lighting, breathable fabric pots and T5 florescent lights for indoor gardens.

We improved the financial performance of the Company in all areas in 2019. Revenue was up 175% year over year, at $79.7 million. Adjusted EBITDA, for 2019 was slightly
over $6,600,000, a positive $.20 per share. Our same store sales were up approximately 36% year over year. Gross profit margins increased to 28.3%, an increase of 610 basis
points year over year. We believe our strategies to increase margins are working, by purchasing in larger volumes and buying more efficiently. We saw significant revenue
increases in all key markets. Colorado was up 114%, California 70%, Nevada 126 %, Michigan 200%, and Rhode Island 79% Our new stores in Oklahoma contributed $11.8
million in revenue and our stores in Maine added $6.2 million. Our e-commerce store, GrowGen.Pro added approximately $4.8 million in revenue. Our commercial division
generated approximately $17 million in revenue all of which is reflected in store revenues. With our significant top and bottom-line growth, we reduced our store operating
expenses to 12.7% of revenues in 2019 compared to 18% in 2018 and our corporate overhead to 8.5% as a percentage of our revenue, not including non-cash expenditures. The
Company has successfully completed the implementation of our Enterprise Resource Planning (“ERP”) platform, designed to lower costs, integrate our online and store sales
and supply channels, improve departmental productivity, and provides forecasting and reporting tools.

Management focuses on a variety of key indicators and operating metrics to monitor the financial condition and performance of the continuing operations of our business. These
metrics include consumer purchases (point-of-sale data), market share, category growth, net sales, gross profit margins, income from operations, net income and earnings per
share. We also focus on measures to optimize cash flow and return on invested capital, including the management of working capital and capital expenditures.

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In 2019, the Company continued focusing its efforts on increasing its distributions through acquisitions and opening of new locations. We increased our store footprint from 21
to  26  locations  in  2019,  which  included  three  store  closing/consolidations.  Sales  increased  175%  between  2018  and  2019.  The  Company’s  acquired  e-commerce  operation,
HeavyGarden.com,  rebranded  as  GrowGen.Pro,  is  the  basis  for  an  omni-channel  strategy  that  is  being  developed  now  to  enable  e-commerce  at  all  of  the  GrowGeneration
locations.  We  expect  this  omni-channel  rollout  to  commence  in  the  second  quarter  of  2020.  We  formed  wholly-owned  subsidiaries  GrowGeneration  Canada  Corp  and
GrowGeneration Hemp Corp in order to develop supply chain and sales strategies for both of these high value markets, in the U.S and Canada. Furthermore, the Company
completed its implementation of an ERP system in all its operations, which is business process management software that allows an organization to use a system of integrated
applications to manage the business and automate many back office functions related to technology, services and human resources.

Capital raised in 2019 included a $12.8 million raise from 19 accredited investors. Capital raised in 2018 totaled $19 million, which was raised primarily from the three largest
private equity firms, Gotham Green Partners, Navy Capital and Merida Capital Partners.

On December 2, 2019, the Company was approved to commence trading its Common Stock on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the ticker symbol of “GRWG”. Prior to that
date, the Company’s stock traded on the OTCQX Best Market since October 10, 2017, prior to which it traded on the OTCQB Market since November 11, 2016.

Subsequent  to  December  31,  2019,  on  February  26,  2020,  the  Company  entered  into  an  asset  purchase  agreement  through  its  wholly-owned  subsidiary,  GrowGeneration
Florida Corp, to purchase the assets of Healthy & Harvest, LLC with one location in Pembroke Pines, FL. In connection with the purchase of the assets, the Company also
entered a three-year commercial lease for warehouse space, effective February 26, 2020 and subleased the store space whose current lease expires July 31, 2020.

On December 18, 2019, the Company entered into an asset purchase agreement through its wholly-owned subsidiary, GrowGeneration Washington Corp, to purchase the assets
of GrowWorld with one location in Portland, OR. In connection with the purchase of the assets, the Company also entered into an assignment of lease, effective December 18,
2019, to rent the premises in Portland, OR. The lease terminates on December 31, 2026.

On September 3, 2019, the Company entered into an asset purchase agreement through its wholly-owned subsidiary, GrowGeneration Michigan Corp, to purchase the assets of
Grand Rapids Hydroponics with one location in Grand Rapids, MI. In connection with the purchase of the assets, the Company also entered into a ten-year commercial lease
agreement, effective from September 9, 2019, to rent the premises in Grand Rapids, MI.

On April 23, 2019, the Company entered into an asset purchase agreement through its wholly-owned subsidiary, GrowGeneration Rhode Island Corp., to purchase the assets of
GreenLife Garden Supply Corp., with two store locations in Maine and one in New Hampshire. In connection with the purchase of the assets, the Company also entered into
five-year commercial lease agreements, effective from May 9, 2019 and July 1, 2019, respectively, to rent the premises in York and Biddeford, Maine where store assets are
located.

On January 26, 2019, the Company entered into an asset purchase agreement through its wholly-owned subsidiary, GrowGeneration California Corp., to purchase the assets
from Palm Springs Hydroponics, Inc. located in Palm Springs, California. The acquisition was completed on February 7, 2019. In connection with the purchase of the assets, the
Company also entered into a commercial lease agreement with a term of five years and three months, effective from February 7, 2019 to April 30, 2024, to rent the premises
where the assets were located to open a new store.

On January 26, 2019, the Company entered into another asset purchase agreement through its wholly-owned subsidiary, GrowGeneration Nevada Corp., to purchase the assets
from Reno Hydroponics, Inc. located in Reno, Nevada. The acquisition was completed on February 11, 2019. In connection with the purchase of the assets, the Company also
entered into a one-year commercial lease agreement, effective from February 1, 2019 to January 31, 2020, to rent the premises where the assets were located to open a new
store. The Company has since entered into a new lease expiring March 31, 2021.

In March 2019, the Company consolidated its store located in Canon City, CO with its Pueblo West, CO store.

Effective January 1, 2019 our two Santa Rosa, CA stores were consolidated into a single store at our Santa Rosa Moorland location acquired in July 2018.

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On December 1, 2018, the Company entered into a lease agreement through its wholly-owned subsidiary, GrowGeneration Rhode Island, Corp., to rent certain premises located
in Brewer, Maine, to be effective from December 1, 2018 to February 28, 2023. This premises will be used by the Company to open a new store.

On November 28, 2018, the Company entered into an asset purchase agreement through its wholly-owned subsidiary, GrowGeneration Pueblo Corp., to purchase the assets of
Chlorophyll, Inc., located in Denver, Colorado. In connection with the purchase of the assets, the Company also entered into a five-year commercial lease agreement, effective
from January 21, 2019, to rent the premises where the assets are located to open a new store.

In  November  2018,  the  Company  signed  a  commercial  lease  to  open  a  9,600  Sq.  Ft.  warehouse  and  product  showroom  in  Tulsa  to  service  the  emerging  legal  cannabis
cultivators in the State of Oklahoma. The lease is effective from January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2024. The Company opened this store for business on February 1, 2019.

In October 2018, the Company consolidated its store located in Boulder, CO with our Denver, CO store.

On August  30,  2018,  the  Company  entered  into  an  asset  purchase  agreement,  amended  on  September  14,  2018,  with  Virgus,  Inc.  d/b/a/  Heavy  Gardens,  an  online  store  of
hydroponic and garden supplies (“Heavy Gardens”) to purchase the assets of Heavy Gardens through its wholly-owned subsidiary, GrowGeneration HG Corp. The closing of
the asset purchase took place on September 14, 2018.

On August  23,  2018,  the  Company  signed  a  commercial  lease  to  open  a  10,000  Sq.  Ft.  warehouse  and  product  showroom  in  Oklahoma  City  to  service  the  emerging  legal
cannabis cultivators in the State of Oklahoma. The lease is effective from October 1, 2018 to September 30, 2023. The Company opened this store for business on October 1,
2018.

On June 28, 2018, the Company entered into a restated and amended asset purchase agreement to purchase the assets of a retail hydroponic store, Santa Rosa Hydroponics &
Grower Supply Inc., located in Santa Rosa, California. On July 13, 2018, the parties entered into an amendment to the purchase agreement and conducted the closing of the asset
purchase. In connection with the purchase of the assets, the Company also entered into a commercial lease agreement, effective from July 14, 2018 to July 13, 2023, to rent the
premises where the assets were located.

In May 2018, the Company consolidated its store located in Colorado Springs, CO with our Denver, CO store and in April 2018, consolidated its store located in Pueblo West
with its Pueblo Downtown store.

On May 9, 2018, GrowGeneration Corp. (the “Company”) completed a private placement (the “Offering”) of a total of 33.33 units (the “Units”) of the Company’s securities at
the price of $300,000 per Unit pursuant to Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”) and Rule 506 of Regulation D promulgated under the
Securities Act. Each Unit consists of (i) 100,000 shares of the Company’s $.001 par value common stock (the “Shares”) and (ii) 50,000 3-year warrants (the “Warrants”), each
entitling the holder to purchase one share of the Company’s common stock, at a price of $.35 per share or through cashless exercise. The Company raised a total of $10,000,000
from three accredited investors.

On April 12, 2018, the Company entered into an asset purchase agreement through its wholly-owned subsidiary, GrowGeneration Michigan Corp., to purchase substantially all
of the assets of Superior Growers Supply, Inc.’s business located in Michigan. In connection with the purchase of the assets, the Company also entered into a commercial lease,
effective from April 12, 2018 to April 11, 2023, to rent the premises where a part of the assets are located. The Company entered into two additional leases. Following this
acquisition, the Company opened three stores in the state of Michigan.

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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Sales
Cost of Sales
Gross profit
Operating expenses
Income (loss) from operations
Other income (expense)
Net Income (loss)

Revenue

For the Year Ended
December 31,

2019

2018

Year to Year Comparison

Increase/
(decrease)

Percentage
Change

  $

  $

79,733,568    $
57,171,721     
22,561,847     
20,421,726     
2,140,121     
(261,317)    
1,878,804    $

29,000,730    $
22,556,172     
6,444,558     
10,700,206     
(4,255,648)    
(818,107)    
(5,073,755)   $

50,732,838     
34,615,549     
16,117,289     
9,721,520     
6,395,769     
556,790     
6,952,559     

174.9%
153.5%
250.1%
90.9%
298.8%

370.1%

Net  revenue  for  the  year  ended  December  31,  2019  were  approximately  $79.7  million,  compared  to  approximately  $29  million  for  the  year  ended  December  31,  2018,  an
increase of $50.7 million, or 175%. The increase in revenues is due to the addition of 10 new retail stores opened or acquired during 2019 for which there were no sales for these
retail stores for the year ended December 31, 2018, and 8 stores and the e-commerce site opened or acquired at various times during 2018 that were open for all of 2019. Sales
in the 10 new stores opened or acquired in 2019 were $26 million. Sales from the e-commerce site and the 8 stores opened in 2018 were approximately $38.3 million for the
year ended December 31, 2019, compared to approximately $14.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2018. The Company also had store closures and consolidations in
2019 and 2018. Sales of the closed and consolidated stores was approximately $909,000 for the year ended December 31, 2019 and approximately $4.5 million for the year
ended December 31, 2018.

While the Company continues to focus on the 9 markets noted below and the growth opportunities that exist in each market, we also are focusing on new store acquisitions,
proprietary products, and developing our online sales with GrowGen.Pro and Amazon sales.

Colorado market
California market
Rhode Island market
Michigan market
Maine market
Nevada market
Washington market
Oklahoma market
Oregon market
Closed/consolidated locations
Hemp market
E-commerce site
Total revenues

Year Ended
December 31,
2019
15,490,021 
15,570,418 
8,395,123 
9,268,460 
6,203,649 
4,360,013 
1,283,169 
11,793,303 
153,856 
908,642 
1,583,176 
4,763,738 
79,773,568 

  $

  $

Sales by Market
Year Ended
December 31,
2018

  $

  $

6,665,197    $
5,964,080     
4,700,102     
3,086,693     
-     
1,924,025     
939,231     
463,264     
-     
4,473,222     
-     
784,916     
29,000,730    $

Variance

8,824,824 
9,606,338 
3,695,021 
6,181,767 
6,203,649 
2,435,988 
343,938 
11,330,039 
153,856 
(3,564,580)
1,583,176 
3,978,822 
50,772,838 

Overall sales in the Colorado market increased approximately $8.8 million or 132%, as noted above, comparing the year ended December 31, 2019 to the year ended December
31, 2018, with a majority of that increase, $6 million, attributable to the acquisition of our new Denver north store location in January 2019. The remaining Colorado stores saw
an increase of approximately $2.8 million from 2018 to 2019. We continue to focus selling efforts in building growth in this market primarily the commercial market.

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Our sales in the California market have seen growth of approximately $9.6 million or 161% primarily from the addition of 5 new stores through acquisitions during 2018, these
5 stores contributed revenue of $15.6 million in 2019, compared to $6 million in 2018, The California market experienced slower growth in 2018 as a result of a change in the
regulatory environment, and the implementation of new rules and regulations which slowed the issuance of new licenses. However, the Company positioned itself well in 2018
with its acquisitions to take advantage of the new licenses issued.

Revenues in the Rhode Island and Michigan markets are the result of new acquisitions in 2018 and one acquisition in Michigan in 2019. Rhode Island sales increased $3.7
million from 2018 to 2019, an increase of 79% and sales in Michigan increased $6.2 million or 200% from 2018 to 2019. In both Rhode Island and Michigan increases in
commercial sales are primarily responsible for the overall increase.

Maine was a new market in 2019 as a result of us opening a new store in February 2019 and the acquisition of two stores in May 2019.

Our revenue in the Nevada market increased by approximately $2.4 million, comparing the year ended December 31, 2019 to year ended December 31, 2018, primarily because
of the acquisition of our Reno location in February 2019 that contributed $2.1 million in revenues in 2019. The Las Vegas store saw an increase of $329,000 or 17% from 2018
to 2019. The Company continues to focus on adding commercial customers in the Nevada market.

Revenues in the Washington market increased $344,000 or 37% from 2018 to 2019, as the Company continues to focus on adding commercial customers in this location.

Oregon was a new market in 2019, with an acquisition of a new store in December 2019.

The Company opened its first store in Oklahoma in October 2018, followed by new store openings in February 2019 and November 2019. Oklahoma has been a significant new
market for the Company contributing sales of $11.8 million in 2019 compared to $463,000 in 2018. The Company has a very strong presence in this market and opened its
fourth location in March 2020. Oklahoma has generated strong sales in both commercial and non-commercial customers.

The Company had the same 6 stores (four in Colorado, one in Washington and one in Nevada) opened for the entire year ended December 31, 2019 and 2018. These same
stores generated $13 million in sales for the year ended December 31, 2019, compared to $9.5 million in sales for the same period ended December 31, 2018, an increase of
36.4%. The increase in revenues in these six same store sales was primarily an increase in the commercial sales.

Net revenue

Cost of Goods Sold

Year ended
December 31,
2019
12,995,795 

  $

6 Same Stores

Year ended    
December 31,
2018

Variance

  $

9,528,453    $

3,467,342 

Cost of goods sold for the year ended December 31, 2019 increased approximately $34.6 million or 153.5%, to $57.2 million, compared to $22.6 million for the year ended
December 31, 2018. The increase in cost of goods sold was due to the 174.9% increase in revenues, comparing the year ended December 31, 2018 to 2019 primarily due to the
increase in the number of stores between 2018 and 2019 as noted in more detail above.

Gross profit was $22.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2019, as compared to $6.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2018, an increase of approximately $16.1
million or 250.1%. Gross profit as a percentage of sales was 28.3% for the year ended December 31, 2019, compared to 22.2% for the year ended December 31, 2018. The
increase in the gross profit margin percentage in 2019 was due to (1) reduced pricing from vendors as a result of our increasing purchases from those vendors, and (2) the sale of
product acquired in a large bulk purchase in the first quarter of 2019 at a substantial discount. The increase in the gross profit percentage was also due to the slight decrease in
non-cash  inventory  valuation  adjustments  of  approximately  $870,000  in  2018,  compared  to  $809,000  in  2019.  The  inventory  valuation  adjustments  consist  of  a  reserve  for
obsolete inventory as well as the write down of inventory resulting from physical inventory counts and to its current fair market value where that is lower than cost.

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Operating Expenses

Operating expenses are comprised of store operations, primarily payroll, rent and utilities, and corporate overhead. Store operating costs were approximately $10.1 million for
the year ended December 31, 2019, compared to approximately $5.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2018, an increase of approximately $4.9 million or 94%. The
increase in store operating costs was due to the addition of 10 new stores in 2019 and 9 new stores 2018. Revenues increased 174.9%, but store operating costs increased only
94%.  Store  operating  costs  as  a  percentage  of  sales  were  12.7%  for  the  year  ended  December  31,  2019,  compared  to  18%  for  the  year  ended  December  31,  2018,  a  41%
improvement. Store operating costs were positively impacted by the acquisitions of new stores in 2018 and 2019 which have a lower percentage of operating costs to revenues
due to their larger size and higher volume. The net impact, as noted above, resulted in lower store operating costs as a percentage of revenues. 

Corporate overhead is comprised of, share-based compensation, depreciation and amortization, general and administrative costs and corporate salaries and related expenses and
were approximately $10.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2019, compared to approximately $5.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2018. Corporate overhead
costs were 13% of revenue for the year ended December 31, 2019, compare to 18.9% for the year ended December 31, 2018. The increase in salaries and related expense from
2018 to 2019 was due to the increase in corporate staff, primarily, accounting and finance, inventory management, sales and information technology, store operations, to support
both current and future operations and to increase stores commercial sales. Corporate salaries as a percentage of sales were 4.5% for the year ended December 31, 2019 and
5.7% for the year ended December 31, 2018. The decrease in this percentage is because corporate staff costs do not rise directly commensurate with the increase in revenues.
Current corporate staff levels will not rise commensurate with increase in revenues in the future and the percentage of salaries to sales will decline. General and administrative
expenses,  comprised  mainly  of  advertising  and  promotions,  travel  &  entertainment,  professional  fees  and  insurance,  was  approximately  $3.2  million  for  the  year  ended
December  31,  2019  and  approximately  $1.6  million  for  the  year  ended  December  31,  2018  with  a  majority  of  the  increase  in  advertising  and  promotion  and  travel  and
entertainment. General and administrative costs as a percentage of revenue was 4% for the year ended December 31, 2019, compared to 5.5% for the year ended December 31,
2018. The decrease in this percentage once again is because the general and administrative costs do not rise commensurate with the increase in revenues.

Corporate overhead includes non-cash expenses, consisting primarily of depreciation and share-based compensation, which was approximately $3.5 million for the year ended
December 31, 2019, compared to approximately $2.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2018.

Net Income (Loss)

Net income for the year ended December 31, 2019 was approximately $1.9 million, compared to a loss of approximately $5.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2018, an
increase of $6.9 million. Net income for 2019 compared to the net loss for 2018 was primarily due to a 174.9% increase in revenues with only a 153.5% increase in cost of goods
sold  thereby  increasing  margin  %  and  margin  dollars  by  $16.1  million  in  2019.  Store  operating  costs  increased  only  $4.9  million  in  2019  compared  to  2018,  so  the  store
operations contributed $11.6 million more in profit in 2019 than in 2018. As noted previously, corporate overhead increased $4.9 million over 2018 resulting in net income of
$1.9 million for 2019, compared to a loss of $5.1 million for 2018.

Operating Activities

Net cash used in operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2019 was approximately $3.3 million, compared to $1.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2018, an
increase of approximately $1.8 million. Cash provided by operating activities is driven by our net income (loss) and adjusted by non-cash items as well as changes in operating
assets  and  liabilities.  Non-cash  adjustments  primarily  include  depreciation,  amortization  of  intangible  assets,  share  based  compensation  expense  and  changes  in  valuation
allowances.  Non-cash  adjustment  totaled  approximately  $4.4  million  and  approximately  $3.4  for  the  years  ended  December  31,  2019  and  2018,  respectively,  so  non-cash
adjustments had a greater impact on net cash provided by operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2019 than the same period in 2018. Despite net income of $1.9
million and non-cash adjustments of $4.4 million for 2019, these positive adjustments were offset by increases in inventory of $10.5 million, increases in trade receivable of
$3.8 million and increases in other current assets of $2.1 million offset by increases in trade accounts payable of $4.2 million, customer deposits of $2 million and other current
liabilities of $500,000. For the year ended December 31, 2018 the net loss of $5.1 million was offset by non-cash adjustments totaling $3.4 million and the increases in current
assets of $1.2 million were offset the increase in current liabilities of $1.3 million, so the net cash used in operating activities in 2018 was primarily related to the net loss.

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Net cash used in investing activities was approximately $11.8 for the year ended December 31, 2019 and approximately $6.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2018.
The increase in 2019 was due to the multiple asset acquisitions throughout 2019 and the purchase of vehicles and store equipment to support new store operations. During 2019,
we opened or acquired 10 new stores and as such we incurred expenditures for store racking and displays, vehicles and other store furniture and fixtures. During 2018, we
opened or acquired 9 new stores and as such we incurred expenditures for store racking and displays, vehicles and other store furniture and fixtures.

Net cash provided by financing activities for the year ended December 31, 2019 was approximately $13 million and represented proceeds from the sale of Common Stock and
exercise of warrants, net of offering costs, of $13.9 million offset by payments of long-term debt of $460,000. Net cash provided by financing activities for the year ended
December 31, 2018 was approximately $21.3 million and was comprised of primarily from proceeds from the sales of Common Stock and exercise of warrants, net of offering
costs of $12.9 million and proceeds from convertible debt of $8.9 million, net of payments of long-term debt of $455,000.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Information

The  Company  believes  that  the  presentation  of  results  excluding  certain  items  in  “Adjusted  EBITDA,”  such  as  non-cash  equity  compensation  charges,  provides  meaningful
supplemental information to both management and investors, facilitating the evaluation of performance across reporting periods. The Company uses these non-GAAP measures
for internal planning and reporting purposes. These non-GAAP measures are not in accordance with, or an alternative for, generally accepted accounting principles and may be
different from non-GAAP measures used by other companies. The presentation of this additional information is not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for net
income or net income per share prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.

Set forth below is a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to net income (loss):

Net Income (loss)
Interest
Depreciation and Amortization
EBITDA
Lease termination fees
Audit fees related to business combinations
Non-cash operating lease expense
Inventory valuation adjustments
Amortization of debt discount
Share based compensation (option comp, warrant comp, stock issued for services)

Adjusted EBITDA

Adjusted EBITDA per share, basic
Adjusted EBITDA per share, diluted

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Year ended

December 31,
2019

1,878,804    $
45,191     
1,044,553     
2,968,548     
-     
-     
16,375     
809,286     
356,306     
2,490,535     

December 31,
2018
(5,073,755)
23,565 
351,070 
(4,699,120)
35,000 
85,200 
- 
870,257 
989,601 
1,895,219 

6,641,050    $

(823,843)

.20    $
.17    $

(.04)
(.04)

  $

  $

  $
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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

As of December 31, 2019, we had working capital of approximately $30.6 million, compared to working capital of approximately $21.6 million as of December 31, 2018, an
increase  of  approximately  $9  million.  The  increase  in  working  capital  from  December  31,  2018  to  December  31,  2019  was  due  primarily  to  the  proceeds  from  the  sale  of
Common  Stock,  proceeds  for  a  convertible  debt  offering  and  exercise  of  warrants  totaling  approximately  $13.9  million.  At  December  31,  2019,  we  had  cash  and  cash
equivalents of approximately $13 million. We believe that existing cash and cash equivalents are sufficient to fund existing operations for the next twelve months.

We anticipate that we will need additional financing in the future to continue to acquire and open new stores. To date we have financed our operations through the issuance of
the sale of Common Stock, warrants and convertible debentures.

Financing Activities

2019 Offerings

On June 26, 2019, the Company completed a private placement of a total of 4,123,257 units of the Company’s securities at the price of $3.10 per unit pursuant to Section 4(a)(2)
of the Securities Act and Rule 506 of Regulation D promulgated under the Securities Act. Each unit consisted of (i) one share of Common Stock and (ii) one 3-year warrant,
each entitling the holder to purchase one half share of Common Stock, at a price of $3.50 per share. The Company raised a total of $12,782,099 from 19 accredited investors.

2018 Offerings

On  January  17,  2018,  the  Company  completed  a  private  placement  of  a  total  of  36  units  of  its  securities  at  the  price  of  $250,000  per  unit.  Each  unit  consists  of  (i)  a  .1%
unsecured convertible promissory note of the principal amount of $250,000, and (ii) a 3-year warrant entitling the holder to purchase 37,500 shares of Common Stock, at a price
of $.01 per share or through cashless exercise. The Company raised gross proceeds of $9,000,000 from 23 accredited investors in the offering.

On May 9, 2018, (the Company completed a private placement of a total of 33.33 units of the Company’s securities at the price of $300,000 per unit pursuant to Section 4(a)(2)
of the Securities Act and Rule 506 of Regulation D promulgated thereunder. Each unit consists of (i) 100,000 shares of the Company’s $.001 par value common stock and (ii)
50,000 3-year warrants, each entitling the holder to purchase one share of the Company’s common stock, at a price of $.35 per share or through cashless exercise. The Company
raised a total of $10,000,000 from three accredited investors.

OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS

We do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements (as that term is defined in Item 303 of Regulation S-K) that are reasonably likely to have a current or future material effect
on our financial condition, revenue or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources.

RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

During the first quarter of 2019, the Company adopted the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2016-02, Leases (ASC 842),
which  introduces  the  balance  sheet  recognition  of  lease  assets  and  lease  liabilities  by  lessees  for  those  leases  classified  as  operating  leases  under  previous  guidance.  The
Company has adopted the new lease standard using the new transition option issued under the amendments in ASU 2018-11, Leases, which allowed the Company to continue to
apply the legacy guidance in Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 840,  Leases, in the comparative periods presented in the year of adoption. The Company elected the
package of practical expedients permitted under the transition guidance within the new standard, which among other things, allowed the Company to carry forward the historical
lease classification. The Company made an accounting policy election to keep leases with an initial term of 12 months or less off the balance sheet. The Company will recognize
those lease payments on a straight-line basis over the lease term. The impact of the adoption was an increase to the Company’s operating lease assets and liabilities on January 1,
2019 of $3.2 million.

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On  January  1,  2019,  the  Company  also  adopted ASU  2018-07,  “Improvements  to  Nonemployee  Share-Based  Payment Accounting.” ASU  2018-07  more  closely  aligns  the
accounting for employee and nonemployee share-based payments. The amendment is effective commencing in 2019 with early adoption permitted. The adoption of this new
guidance did not have a material impact on our Financial Statements.

In  August  2018,  the  SEC  adopted  amendments  to  certain  disclosure  requirements  in  Securities  Act  Release  No.  33-10532,  Disclosure  Update  and  Simplification.  These
amendments eliminate, modify, or integrate into other SEC requirements certain disclosure rules. Among the amendments is the requirement to present an analysis of changes
in  stockholders’  equity  in  the  interim  financial  statements  included  in  Quarterly  Reports  on  Form  10-Q.  The  analysis,  which  can  be  presented  as  a  footnote  or  separate
statement, is required for the current and comparative quarter and year-to-date interim periods. The amendments are effective for all filings made on or after November 5, 2018.
The Company adopted these amendments in its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2019.

In January 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-01, Financial Instruments-Overall: Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities, which requires
that (i) all equity investments, other than equity-method investments, in unconsolidated entities generally be measured at fair value through earnings and (ii) when the fair value
option  has  been  elected  for  financial  liabilities,  changes  in  fair  value  due  to  instrument-specific  credit  risk  will  be  recognized  separately  in  other  comprehensive  income.
Additionally, the ASU 2016-01 changes the disclosure requirements for financial instruments. The new standard was effective for the Company starting in the first quarter of
fiscal 2019. The adoption of this standard on January 1, 2019 did not have any effect on the consolidated financial statements and footnote disclosure.

On  August  28,  2017,  the  FASB  issued  ASU  2017-12,  “Derivatives  and  Hedging,”  which  better  aligns  risk  management  activities  and  financial  reporting  for  hedging
relationships through changes to both the designation and measurement guidance for qualifying hedging relationships and the presentation of hedge results. The amendments
expand and refine hedge accounting for both nonfinancial and financial risk components and in some situations better align the recognition and presentation of the effects of the
hedging instrument and the hedged item in the financial statements. The new standard was effective for the Company as of January 1, 2019. The adoption of this new standard
on January 1, 2019 did not have any impact on our consolidated financial statements and footnote disclosures.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements – Pending Adoption

In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments-Credit Losses: Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments, which changes the impairment
model for most financial assets and certain other instruments. For trade receivables and other instruments, entities will be required to use a new forward-looking expected loss
model that generally will result in the earlier recognition of allowances for losses. For available-for-sale debt securities with unrealized losses, the losses will be recognized as
allowances rather than as reductions in the amortized cost of the securities. This guidance is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2019, including
interim periods within those years, with early adoption permitted only as of annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018. The Company is currently evaluating
the impact of the adoption of this guidance on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. 

In August  2018,  the  FASB  issued ASU  2018-13, Fair  Value  Measurement  (Topic  820):  Disclosure  Framework  -  Changes  to  the  Disclosure  Requirements  for  Fair  Value
Measurement. The new guidance modifies the disclosure requirements on fair value measurements in Topic 820. The amendments in ASU 2018-13 are effective for all entities
for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2019. The Company does not anticipate that the adoption of ASU 2018-13 will have
a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements or related financial statement disclosures.

 ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Not applicable.

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 ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2019 and 2018

Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Years Ended December 31, 2019 and 2018

Consolidated Statements of Equity for the Years Ended December 31, 2019 and 2018

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for Years Ended December 31, 2019 and 2018

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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F-3

F-4

F-5

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 REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the Board of Directors and
Stockholders of GrowGeneration Corp

Opinion on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of GrowGeneration Corp and Subsidiaries (the Company) as of December 31, 2019 and 2018, and the related
consolidated  statements  of  operations,  stockholder  s’  equity,  and  cash  flows  for  each  of  the  years  in  the  two-year  period  ended  December  31,  2019,  and  the  related  notes
(collectively referred to as the financial statements). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of
December 31, 2019 and 2018, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the years in the two-year period ended December 31, 2019, in conformity with
accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Basis for Opinion

These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s financial statements based on our
audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with
respect  to  the  Company  in  accordance  with  the  U.S.  federal  securities  laws  and  the  applicable  rules  and  regulations  of  the  Securities  and  Exchange  Commission  and  the
PCAOB.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about
whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to
perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audits, we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, but
not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that
respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. Our audits
also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements.
We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

/s/ Connolly Grady & Cha, P.C

Certified Public Accountants
We have served as the Company's auditor since 2014
Springfield, Pennsylvania

March 27, 2020

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 GROWGENERATION CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

ASSETS
Current assets:

Cash
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $291,372 and $133,288 at December 31, 2019 and 2018
Inventory
Prepaids and other current assets

Total current assets

Property and equipment, net
Operating leases right-of-use assets, net
Intangible assets, net
Goodwill
Other assets
TOTAL ASSETS

LIABILITIES & STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:

Accounts payable
Accrued liabilities
Payroll and payroll tax liabilities
Customer deposits
Sales tax payable
Current maturities of right-of-use assets
Current portion of long-term debt

Total current liabilities

Long-term convertible debt, net of debt discount and debt issuance costs
Operating leases right-of-use assets, net of current maturities
Long-term debt, net of current portion

Total liabilities

Commitments and contingencies

Stockholders’ Equity:

Common stock; $.001 par value; 100,000,000 shares authorized; 36,876,305 and 27,948,609 shares issued and outstanding as of

December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively

Additional paid-in capital
Accumulated deficit

Total stockholders’ equity

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

December 31, 
2019

December 31,
2018

  $

  $

  $

12,979,444    $
4,455,209     
22,659,357     
2,549,559     
42,643,569     

3,340,616     
7,628,591     
233,280     
17,798,932     
377,364     
72,022,352    $

6,024,750    $
-     
1,072,142     
2,503,785     
533,656     
1,836,700     
110,231     
12,081,264     

-     
5,807,266     
242,079     
18,130,609     

14,639,981 
862,397 
8,869,469 
606,037 
24,977,884 

1,820,821 
- 
114,155 
8,752,909 
227,205 
35,892,974 

1,819,411 
40,151 
410,345 
516,038 
191,958 
- 
436,813 
3,414,716 

2,044,113 
- 
375,626 
5,834,455 

36,876     
60,742,055     
(6,887,188)    
53,891,743     

27,949 
38,796,562 
(8,765,992)
30,058,519 

  $

72,022,352    $

35,892,974 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these audited consolidated financial statements.

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 GROWGENERATION CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

Sales
Cost of sales
Gross profit

Operating expenses:
Store operations
General and administrative
Share based compensation
Depreciation and amortization
Salaries and related expenses
Total operating expenses

Net income (loss) from operations

Other income (expense):

Miscellaneous income (expense)
Interest income
Interest expense
Amortization of debt discount

Total non-operating income (expense), net

Net income (loss)

Net income (loss) per share, basic

Net income (loss) per share, diluted

Weighted average shares outstanding, basic

Weighted average shares outstanding, diluted

For the Years Ended
December 31,

2019

2018

  $

79,733,568    $
57,171,721     
22,561,847     

29,000,730 
22,556,172 
6,444,558 

10,095,422     
3,172,019     
2,490,535     
1,044,553     
3,619,197     
20,421,726     

5,202,330 
1,603,421 
1,895,219 
351,070 
1,648,166 
10,700,206 

2,140,121     

(4,255,648)

(4,545)    
144,725     
(45,191)    
(356,306)    
(261,317)    

115,875 
79,184 
(23,565)
(989,601)
(818,107)

1,878,804    $

(5,073,755)

.06    $
.05    $

(.22)
(.22)

32,833,594     
39,228,696     

23,492,650 
23,492,650 

  $

  $
  $

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these audited consolidated financial statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2019 and 2018

Balances, December 31, 2017

Sale of Common stock and warrants, net of fees
Warrants issued for services
Stock option expense
Common stock issued upon warrant exercise
Common stock issued upon exercise of options
Common stock issued in connection with business combinations
Common stock issued upon conversion of convertible debt
Warrants issued with convertible debt
Common stock issued for services
Common stock issued for accrued share-based compensation
Net loss
Balances, December 31, 2018

Sale of Common stock and warrants, net of fees
Share based compensation
Common stock issued upon warrant exercise
Common stock issued upon exercise of options
Common stock issued upon cashless exercise of options
Common stock issued in connection with business combinations

Common stock issued upon conversion of convertible debt
Common stock issued for services
Common stock issued for accrued share-based compensation
Net income
Balances, December 31, 2019

Common Stock

Shares
16,846,835 

  $

Amount

16,846    $

Additional
Paid-In
Capital
11,254,212    $

    Accumulated    
(Deficit)

Total
Stockholders’
Equity

(3,692,237)   $

7,578,821 

3,333,333 
- 
- 
3,076,461 
995,186 
1,550,000 
2,013,294 
- 
107,500 
26,000 

3,333     
-     
-     
3,077     
995     
1,550     
2,014     
-     
108     
26     

9,956,544     
456,807     
546,370     
2,590,617     
320,706     
5,303,600     
3,619,917     
4,239,000     
400,395     
108,394     

27,948,609 

  $

27,949     

38,796,562    $

4,123,254 

1,757,913 
10,000 
505,868 
969,553 
1,258,608 

202,500 
100,000 

4,123     

1,758     
10     
506     
969     
1,259     

202     
100     

12,639,510     
1,215,273     
1,298,141     
5,990     
(506)    
3,624,411     
2,404,010     

548,564     
210,100     

-     
-     
-     
-     
-     
-     
-     
-     
-     
-     
(5,073,755)    
(8,765,992)   $

-     

-     

36,876,305 

  $

36,876    $

60,742,055    $

1,878,804     
(6,887,188)   $

9,959,877 
456,807 
546,370 
2,593,694 
321,701 
5,305,150 
3,621,931 
4,239,000 
400,503 
108,420 
(5,073,755)
30,058,519 

12,643,633 
1,215,273 
1,299,899 
6,000 
- 
3,625,380 
2,405,269 

548,766 
210,200 
1,878,804 
53,891,743 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of theses audited consolidated financial statements.

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 GROWGENERATION CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

Cash Flows from Operating Activities:

Net income (loss)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash used in operating activities:

Depreciation and amortization
Provision for doubtful accounts receivable
Inventory valuation reserve
Amortization of debt discount
Stock based compensation
Noncash operating lease expense
Other

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

(Increase) decrease in:
Accounts receivable
Inventory
Prepaid expenses and other assets

Increase (decrease) in:

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
Customer deposits
Payroll and payroll tax liabilities
Sales taxes payable

Net Cash (Used In) Operating Activities

Cash Flows from Investing Activities:

Assets acquired in business combinations
Purchase of property and equipment
Purchase of goodwill and other intangibles

Net Cash (Used In) Investing Activities

Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Principal payments on long term debt
Proceeds from issuance of convertible debt, net of expenses
Proceeds from the sales of common stock and exercise of warrants and options, net of expenses

Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities

Net Increase(decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of year
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of year

Supplemental Information:

Common stock and warrants issued for prepaid services

Common stock issued for accrued payroll liability

Debt converted to Equity

Assets acquired by issuance of stock

Warrants issued for debt discount

Acquisition of vehicles with debt financing

Interest paid during the period

Acquisition of assets with seller financing

Years Ended December 31,
2018
2019

  $

1,878,804    $

(5,073,755)

1,044,553     
172,135     
429,126     
356,306     
2,490,535     
15,375     
(66,536)    

(3,764,947)    
(10,482,014)    
(2,061,701)    

4,165,188     
1,987,747     
154,471     
341,698     
(3,339,260)    

(9,458,743)    
(2,232,812)    
(119,125)    
(11,810,680)    

(460,129)    
-     
13,949,532     
13,489,403     

(1,660,537)    
14,639,981     
12,979,444    $

96,000    $
210,200     
2,310,832     
3,625,380     
-     
-     
45,191    $
-     

351,069 
35,459 
153,397 
989,601 
1,895,219 
- 
- 

(244,288)
(792,575)
(182,616)

514,154 
423,688 
270,878 
118,738 
(1,541,031)

(5,680,409)
(625,379)
(61,523)
(6,367,311)

(454,979)
8,912,765 
12,875,272 
21,333,058 

13,424,716 
1,215,265 
14,639,981 

45,000 
- 
3,621,931 
5,305,150 
4,239,000 
56,174 
23,565 
1,087,000 

  $

  $

  $

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these audited consolidated financial statements.

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1. NATURE OF OPERATIONS

 GROWGENERATION CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2019 and 2018

GrowGeneration Corp (the “Company”) was incorporated on March 6, 2014 in Colorado under the name of Easylife Corp and changed its name to GrowGeneration Corp. It
maintains its principal office in Denver, Colorado.

GrowGeneration is the largest chain of hydroponic garden centers in North America and is a leading marketer and distributor of nutrients, growing media, advanced indoor
and greenhouse lighting, ventilation systems and accessories for hydroponic gardening. As of March 27, 2020, the Company owns and operates a chain of twenty seven (27)
retail hydroponic/gardening stores, with five (5) located in the state of Colorado, four (4) in the state of California, four (4) in the state of Michigan, two (2) in the state of
Nevada, one (1) in the state of Washington, one (1) in the state of Oregon, four (4) in the State of Oklahoma, one (1) in the state of Rhode Island, three (3) in Maine, (1) in
Florida, one (1) distribution center in California and an online e-commerce store, GrowGen.Pro. In addition, we operate a warehouse out of Sacramento, CA. Our plan is to
acquire, open and operate hydroponic/gardening stores and related businesses throughout the United States and Canada.

The  Company  engages  in  its  business  through  its  wholly  owned  subsidiaries,  GrowGeneration  Pueblo  Corp,  GrowGeneration  California  Corp,  Grow  Generation  Nevada
Corp,  GrowGeneration  Washington  Corp,  GrowGeneration  Rhode  Island  Corp,  GrowGeneration  Oklahoma  Corp,  GrowGeneration  Canada,  GrowGeneration  HG  Corp,
GrowGeneration  Hemp  Corp,  GGen  Distribution  Corp,  GrowGeneration  Michigan  Corp,  GrowGeneration  New  England  Corp,  GrowGeneration  Florida  Corp  and
GrowGeneration Management Corp.

2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of Presentation and Consolidation

The  financial  statements  are  prepared  under  the  Financial Accounting  Standards  Board  (“FASB”) Accounting  Standards  Codification  (“ASC”)  Topic  105-10, Generally
Accepted Accounting Principles, in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. (“GAAP”).

The consolidated financial statements include the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All intercompany balances and transactions are eliminated in consolidation.

Reclassifications

Certain amounts in the prior period financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation. These reclassifications had no effect on reported
consolidated net income (loss).

Use of Estimates

Management  uses  estimates  and  assumptions  in  preparing  these  consolidated  financial  statements  in  accordance  with  generally  accepted  accounting  principles.  These
estimates  and  assumptions  affect  the  reported  amounts  of  assets  and  liabilities,  the  disclosure  of  contingent  assets  and  liabilities  at  the  date  of  the  consolidated  financial
statements, and the reported revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could vary from the estimates that were used.

Segment Reporting

Management  makes  significant  operating  decisions  based  upon  the  analysis  of  the  entire  Company  and  financial  performance  is  evaluated  on  a  company-wide  basis.
Accordingly, the various products sold are aggregated into one reportable operating segment as under guidance in the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the “FASB”)
Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC or codification”) Topic 280 for segment reporting.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2019 and 2018

2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)

Revenue Recognition

The Company recognizes revenue, net of estimated returns and sales tax, at the time the customer takes possession of merchandise or receives services. When the Company
receives  payment  from  customers  before  the  customer  has  taken  possession  of  the  merchandise  or  the  service  has  been  performed,  the  amount  received  is  recorded  as
Deferred Revenue in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets until the sale or service is complete.

Vendor Allowances

Vendor allowances primarily consist of volume rebates that are earned as a result of attaining certain purchase levels. These vendor allowances are accrued as earned, with
those allowances received as a result of attaining certain purchase levels accrued over the incentive period based on estimates of purchases.

Volume rebates, when earned, are recorded as a reduction in Cost of Sales.

Cash Equivalents

The Company considers all highly liquid investments purchased with original maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents. The Company’s cash equivalents are
carried at fair market value and consist primarily of money market funds.

Accounts Receivable

Accounts receivable are stated at the amount the Company expects to collect from balances outstanding at year-end, based on the Company’s assessment of the credit history
with customers having outstanding balances and current relationships with them. A reserve for uncollectable receivables is established when collection of amounts due is
deemed improbable. Indicators of improbable collection include client bankruptcy, client litigation, client cash flow difficulties or ongoing service or billing disputes. Credit
is  generally  extended  on  a  short-term  basis  thus  receivables  do  not  bear  interest. At  December  31,  2019  and  2018,  the  Company  established  an  allowance  for  doubtful
accounts of $291,372 and $133,288, respectively.

Inventory

Inventory consists primarily of gardening supplies and materials and is recorded at the lower of cost (first-in, first-out method) or market. The company periodically reviews
the value of items in inventory and provides write-downs or write-offs of inventory based on its assessment of market conditions. Write-downs and write-offs are charged to
cost of goods sold.

Property and Equipment

Property and equipment are carried at cost. Leasehold Improvements are amortized using the straight-line method over the original term of the lease or the useful life of the
improvement, whichever is shorter. Renewals and betterment that materially extend the life of the asset are capitalized. Expenditures for maintenance and repairs are charged
against operations. Depreciation of property and equipment is provided on the straight-line method for financial reporting purposes at rates based on the following estimated
useful lives:

Vehicle
Furniture and fixtures
Computers and equipment
Leasehold improvements

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Estimated Lives
5 years
5-7 years
3-5 years
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2019 and 2018

2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)

Leases

We  assess  whether  an  arrangement  is  a  lease  at  inception.  Leases  with  an  initial  term  of  12  months  or  less  are  not  recorded  on  the  balance  sheet.  We  have  elected  the
practical expedient to not separate lease and non-lease components for all assets. Operating lease assets and operating lease liabilities are calculated based on the present
value  of  the  future  minimum  lease  payments  over  the  lease  term  at  the  lease  start  date. As  most  of  our  leases  do  not  provide  an  implicit  rate,  we  use  our  incremental
borrowing rate based on the information available at the lease start date in determining the present value of future payments. The operating lease asset is increased by any
lease payments made at or before the lease start date and reduced by lease incentives and initial direct costs incurred. The lease term includes options to renew or terminate
the lease when it is reasonably certain that we will exercise that option. The exercise of lease renewal options is at our sole discretion. The depreciable life of lease assets and
leasehold improvements are limited by the lease term. Lease expense for operating leases is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The  fair  value  of  certain  of  our  financial  instruments  including  cash  and  cash  equivalents,  accounts  receivable,  prepaid  assets,  employee  advances,  accounts  payable,
customer deposits, payroll and payroll tax liabilities, sales tax payable and notes payable approximate their carrying amounts because of the short-term maturity of these
instruments.

Income Taxes

The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with FASB ASC 740, Income Taxes, which requires the recognition of deferred income taxes for differences between
the basis of assets and liabilities for financial statement and income tax purposes. The differences relate principally to depreciation of property and equipment, reserve for
obsolete inventory and bad debt. Deferred tax assets and liabilities represent the future tax consequence for those differences, which will either be deductible or taxable when
the  assets  and  liabilities  are  recovered  or  settled.  Deferred  taxes  are  also  recognized  for  operating  losses  that  are  available  to  offset  future  taxable  income.  Valuation
allowances are established to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount expected to be realized.

The Company adopted the provisions of FASB ASC 740-10-25, which prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the recognition and measurement of
tax  positions  taken  or  expected  to  be  taken  in  income  tax  returns.  FASB ASC  740-10-25  also  provides  guidance  on  de-recognition  of  income  tax  assets  and  liabilities,
classification of current and deferred income tax assets and liabilities, and accounting for interest and penalties associated with tax positions. The Company’s tax returns are
subject to tax examinations by U.S. federal and state authorities until respective statute of limitation. Currently, the 2018, 2017, and 2016 tax years are open and subject to
examination by taxing authorities. However, the Company is not currently under audit nor has the Company been contacted by any of the taxing authorities. The Company
does not have any accruals for uncertain tax positions as of December 31, 2019. It is not anticipated that unrecognized tax benefits would significantly increase or decrease
within 12 months of the reporting date.

Concentration of Risk

Financial  instruments  that  potentially  expose  us  to  concentrations  of  risk  consist  primarily  of  cash  and  cash  equivalents  and  accounts  receivable,  which  are  generally  not
collateralized. Our policy is to place our cash and cash equivalents with high quality financial institutions, in order to limit the amount of credit exposure. Accounts at each
institution  are  insured  by  the  Federal  Deposit  Insurance  Corporation  (FDIC),  up  to  $250,000.  At  December  31,  2019  and  2018,  the  Company  had  $11,229,444  and
$12,962,958,  respectively,  in  excess  of  the  FDIC  insurance  limit.  The  Company  generally  does  not  require  collateral  from  its  customers,  but  its  credit  extension  and
collection  policies  include  analyzing  the  financial  condition  of  potential  customers,  establishing  credit  limits,  monitoring  payments,  and  aggressively  pursuing  delinquent
accounts. The Company maintains allowance for potential credit losses.

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GROWGENERATION CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2019 and 2018

2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)

Advertising

The Company expenses advertising and promotional costs when incurred. Advertising and promotional expenses for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018 amounted
to $736,656 and $269,550, respectively.

Goodwill

Goodwill represents the excess of purchase price over the fair value of net assets. The Company accounts for goodwill in accordance with the provisions of FASB Accounting
Standards  Update  (ASU)  2014-02,  Intangibles  –  Goodwill  and  Other  (Topic  350) Accounting  for  Goodwill.  In  accordance  with  FASB ASC  Topic  350  for  Intangibles  –
Goodwill and Other, goodwill is not amortized but is reviewed for potential impairment on an annual basis, or if events or circumstances indicate a potential impairment, at
the reporting unit level. The Company’s review for impairment includes an assessment of qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value
of a reporting unit is less than its´ carrying value, including goodwill. If it is determined that it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its´
carrying value, including goodwill, the first step of the two-step quantitative goodwill impairment test is performed, which compares the fair value of the reporting unit with
its´  carrying  amounts,  including  goodwill.  If  the  fair  value  of  the  reporting  unit  exceeds  its´  carrying  amount,  goodwill  of  the  reporting  unit  is  considered  not  impaired.
However, if the carrying amount of the reporting unit exceeds its fair value, additional procedures must be performed. That additional procedure compares the implied fair
value of the reporting unit’s goodwill with the carrying amount of that goodwill. An impairment loss is recorded to the extent that the carrying amount of goodwill exceeds its
implied fair value.

Earnings (Loss) Per Share

The Company computes net earnings (loss) per share under Accounting Standards Codification subtopic 260-10, “Earnings Per Share” (“ASC 260-10”). Basic earnings or
loss per share (“EPS”) is computed by dividing net income (loss) available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the
period. Diluted EPS is computed by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted-average of all potentially dilutive shares of common stock that were outstanding during the
periods presented. 

The treasury stock method is used in calculating diluted EPS for potentially dilutive stock options and share purchase warrants, which assumes that any proceeds received
from the exercise of in-the-money stock options and share purchase warrants, would be used to purchase common shares at the average market price for the period.

Stock Based Compensation

The Company records stock-based compensation in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 718, Compensation-Stock Compensation (“ASC 718”). The Company estimates the
fair value of stock options using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The fair value of stock options granted is recognized as an expense over the requisite service period.
Stock-based compensation expense for all share-based payment awards are recognized using the straight-line single-option method.

The  Black-Scholes  option  pricing  model  requires  subjective  assumptions,  including  future  stock  price  volatility  and  expected  time  to  exercise,  which  greatly  affect  the
calculated values. The expected term of options granted is derived from historical data on employee exercises and post-vesting employment termination behavior. The risk-
free rate selected to value any particular grant is based on the U.S. Treasury rate that corresponds to the expected life of the grant effective as of the date of the grant. The
expected volatility is based on the historical volatility of the Company’s stock price. These factors could change in the future, affecting the determination of stock-based
compensation expense in future periods.

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3. RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

GROWGENERATION CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2019 and 2018

From  time  to  time,  the  Financial Accounting  Standards  Board  (“FASB”)  or  other  standard  setting  bodies  issue  new  accounting  pronouncements.  Updates  to  the  FASB
Accounting  Standards  Codification  are  communicated  through  issuance  of  an  Accounting  Standards  Update  (“ASU”).  We  have  implemented  all  new  accounting
pronouncements that are in effect and that may impact our financial statements. We have evaluated recently issued accounting pronouncements and determined that there is
no material impact on our financial position or results of operations. 

Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

During the first quarter of 2019, the Company adopted the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2016-02, Leases (ASC 842),
which  introduces  the  balance  sheet  recognition  of  lease  assets  and  lease  liabilities  by  lessees  for  those  leases  classified  as  operating  leases  under  previous  guidance.  The
Company has adopted the new lease standard using the new transition option issued under the amendments in ASU 2018-11, Leases, which allowed the Company to continue
to apply the legacy guidance in Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 840, Leases, in the comparative periods presented in the year of adoption. The Company elected the
package  of  practical  expedients  permitted  under  the  transition  guidance  within  the  new  standard,  which  among  other  things,  allowed  the  Company  to  carry  forward  the
historical lease classification. The Company made an accounting policy election to keep leases with an initial term of 12 months or less off the balance sheet. The Company
will recognize those lease payments on a straight-line basis over the lease term. The impact of the adoption was an increase to the Company’s operating lease assets and
liabilities on January 1, 2019 of $3.2 million.

On January 1, 2019, the Company also adopted ASU 2018-07, “Improvements to Nonemployee Share-Based Payment Accounting.” ASU 2018-07 more closely aligns the
accounting for employee and nonemployee share-based payments. The amendment is effective commencing in 2019 with early adoption permitted. The adoption of this new
guidance did not have a material impact on our Financial Statements.

In August  2018,  the  SEC  adopted  amendments  to  certain  disclosure  requirements  in  Securities Act  Release  No.  33-10532,  Disclosure  Update  and  Simplification.  These
amendments  eliminate,  modify,  or  integrate  into  other  SEC  requirements  certain  disclosure  rules. Among  the  amendments  is  the  requirement  to  present  an  analysis  of
changes  in  stockholders’  equity  in  the  interim  financial  statements  included  in  Quarterly  Reports  on  Form  10-Q.  The  analysis,  which  can  be  presented  as  a  footnote  or
separate  statement,  is  required  for  the  current  and  comparative  quarter  and  year-to-date  interim  periods.  The  amendments  are  effective  for  all  filings  made  on  or  after
November 5, 2018. The Company adopted these amendments in its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2019.

In  January  2016,  the  FASB  issued  ASU  2016-01, Financial  Instruments-Overall:  Recognition  and  Measurement  of  Financial  Assets  and  Financial  Liabilities,  which
requires that (i) all equity investments, other than equity-method investments, in unconsolidated entities generally be measured at fair value through earnings and (ii) when
the fair value option has been elected for financial liabilities, changes in fair value due to instrument-specific credit risk will be recognized separately in other comprehensive
income. Additionally, the ASU 2016-01 changes the disclosure requirements for financial instruments. The new standard was effective for the Company starting in the first
quarter of fiscal 2019. The adoption of this standard on January 1, 2019 did not have any effect on the consolidated financial statements and footnote disclosure.

On August  28,  2017,  the  FASB  issued ASU  2017-12,  “Derivatives  and  Hedging,”  which  better  aligns  risk  management  activities  and  financial  reporting  for  hedging
relationships through changes to both the designation and measurement guidance for qualifying hedging relationships and the presentation of hedge results. The amendments
expand and refine hedge accounting for both nonfinancial and financial risk components and in some situations better align the recognition and presentation of the effects of
the hedging instrument and the hedged item in the financial statements. The new standard was effective for the Company as of January 1, 2019. The adoption of this new
standard on January 1, 2019 did not have any impact on our consolidated financial statements and footnote disclosures.

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GROWGENERATION CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2019 and 2018

3. RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS, Continued

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements – Pending Adoption

In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments-Credit Losses: Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments, which changes the impairment
model for most financial assets and certain other instruments. For trade receivables and other instruments, entities will be required to use a new forward-looking expected
loss  model  that  generally  will  result  in  the  earlier  recognition  of  allowances  for  losses.  For  available-for-sale  debt  securities  with  unrealized  losses,  the  losses  will  be
recognized as allowances rather than as reductions in the amortized cost of the securities. This guidance is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December
15, 2019, including interim periods within those years, with early adoption permitted only as of annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018. The Company
is currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of this guidance on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. 

In August  2018,  the  FASB  issued ASU  2018-13, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Disclosure Framework - Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value
Measurement.  The  new  guidance  modifies  the  disclosure  requirements  on  fair  value  measurements  in  Topic  820.  The  amendments  in ASU  2018-13  are  effective  for  all
entities for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2019. The Company does not anticipate that the adoption of ASU 2018-
13 will have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements or related financial statement disclosures.

4. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT

Property and equipment at December 31, 2019 and 2018 consists of the following: 

Vehicle
Leasehold improvements
Furniture, fixtures and equipment

Accumulated depreciation and amortization

Property and equipment, net

  $

December 31,

2019

2018

1,148,993    $
884,685     
2,858,777     
4,892,455     
(1,551,839)    

535,857 
441,725 
1,417,061 
2,394,643 
(573,822)

  $

3,340,616    $

1,820,821 

Depreciation expense was $1,046,328 and $350,415 for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

5.

INCOME TAXES

On December 22, 2017, the U.S. President signed into law H.R.1, formerly known as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Tax Legislation”). The Tax Legislation significantly
revised the U.S. tax code by, (i) lowering the U.S federal statutory income tax rate from 35% to 21%, (ii) implementing a territorial tax system, (iii) imposing a one-time
transition tax on deemed repatriated earnings of foreign subsidiaries (“Transition Tax”), (iv) requiring a current inclusion of global intangible low taxed income (“GILTI”) of
certain earnings of controlled foreign corporations in U.S. federal taxable income, (v) creating the base erosion anti-abuse tax (“BEAT”) regime, (vi) implementing bonus
depreciation that will allow for full expensing of qualified property, and (vii) limiting deductibility of interest and executive compensation expense, among other changes. The
Company has computed its 2018 current tax benefit using the U.S. federal statutory rates of 21% while it has computed its deferred tax expense using the new statutory rate
effective on January 1, 2018 of 21%.

Other provisions of the new legislation that were not applicable to the Company until the year ended December 31, 2018 include, but are not limited to, limiting deductibility
of interest and executive compensation expense. These additional items have been considered in our income tax provision for the year ended December 31, 2019 and the
impact was not material to the overall financial statements.

The provision (benefit) for income taxes for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018 consisted of the following: 

Income Tax Expense (benefit)
Current federal tax expense

Federal
State

Deferred tax (benefit)

Federal
State

Total

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Year Ended    

December 31, 
2019

Year Ended
December 31, 
2018

  $

  $

  $

479,000    $
-0-     

(479,000)   $
-0-     
-0-    $

-0- 
-0- 

-0- 
-0- 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2019 and 2018

5.

INCOME TAXES, Continued

A summary of deferred tax assets and liabilities as of December 31, 2019 and 2018 is as follows:

Deferred tax assets:

Net operating losses
Deferred right to use lease liabilities
Stock based compensation
Amortization of debt discount
Accruals, reserves and other

Deferred tax liabilities:

Deferred right to use lease assets
Accumulated depreciation and amortization

Gross deferred tax asset
Valuation Allowance
Deferred tax asset (liability), net

Year Ended    
December 31, 
2019

Year Ended  
December 31, 
2018

1,033,300    $
1,671,700     
354,800     
-     
160,200     
3,220,000     

1,678,300     
360,000    $
2,038,300     
1,181,700     
(1,181,700)    
0    $

2,165,100 
- 
663,300 
346,400 
66,100 
3,240,900 

- 
358,000 
358,000 
2,882,900 
(2,882,900)
-0 

  $

  $

As  of  December  31,  2019,  the  Company  had  approximately  $4.7  million  of  operating  loss  carryforwards,  which  results  in  a  Federal  and  State  deferred  tax  asset  of
approximately $1.03 million, expiring in 2037 through 2038.

We recorded a valuation allowance against all of our deferred tax assets as of both December 31, 2019, and December 31, 2018. We intend to continue maintaining a full
valuation allowance on our deferred tax assets until there is sufficient evidence to support the reversal of all or some portion of these allowances. However, given our current
earnings and anticipated future earnings, we believe that there is a reasonable possibility that within the next 12 months, sufficient positive evidence may become available to
allow  us  to  reach  a  conclusion  that  a  significant  portion  of  the  valuation  allowance  will  no  longer  be  needed.  Release  of  the  valuation  allowance  would  result  in  the
recognition of certain deferred tax assets and a decrease to income tax expense for the period the release is recorded. However, the exact timing and amount of the valuation
allowance release are subject to change on the basis of the level of profitability that we are able to actually achieve

The differences between the U.S. Federal statutory income tax rate and the Company’s effective tax rate were as follows for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018:

Federal statutory tax rate
State and local income taxes (net of federal tax benefit)

Valuation allowance

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Years Ended December 31,
2018
2019

21%    

- 

21%    
(21)

0%    

21%
- 
21 
(21)
0%

 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
    
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
      
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
   
   
 
   
   
   
 
   
 
GROWGENERATION CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2019 and 2018

6. LONG-TERM DEBT

Long term debt is as follows:
Hitachi  Capital,  interest  at  8.0%  per  annum,  payable  in  monthly  installments  of  $631.13  beginning  September  2015  through August

2019, secured by delivery equipment with a book value of $24,910

-     

3,211 

Wells Fargo Equipment Finance, interest at 3.5% per annum, payable in monthly installments of $518.96 beginning April 2016 through

March 2021, secured by warehouse equipment with a book value of $25,437

7,109     

12,976 

Notes payable issued in connection with seller financing of assets acquired, interest at 1%, payable in 24 installments of $24,996, due

February 2020

Notes payable issued in connection with seller financing of assets acquired, interest at 1%, payable in 12 installments of $6,003, due

September 2019

Notes payable issued in connection with seller financing of assets acquired, interest at 8.125%, payable in 60 installments of $8,440,

24,997     

350,000 

-     

54,000 

December 31,

2019

2018

due August 2023

Less Current Maturities
Total Long-Term Debt

Debt maturities as of December 31, 2019 are as follows:
2020
2021
2022
2023

  $

  $

320,204     
352,310    $
(110,231)    
242,079    $

  $

  $

392,252 
812,439 
(436,813)
375,626 

110,231 
84,714 
91,860 
65,505 
352,310 

Interest expense for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018 was $45,191 and $23,565, respectively.

7. LEASES

We determine if a contract contains a lease at inception. Our material operating leases consist of retail and warehouse locations as well as office space. Our leases generally
have remaining terms of 1- 5 years, most of which include options to extend the leases for additional 3 to 5 year periods. Generally, the lease term is the minimum of the
noncancelable period of the lease or the lease term inclusive of reasonably certain renewal periods.

Operating lease assets and liabilities are recognized at the lease commencement date. Operating lease liabilities represent the present value of lease payments not yet paid.
Operating lease assets represent our right to use an underlying asset and are based upon the operating lease liabilities adjusted for prepayments or accrued lease payments,
initial direct costs, lease incentives, and impairment of operating lease assets. To determine the present value of lease payments not yet paid, we estimate incremental secured
borrowing rates corresponding to the maturities of the leases. Our leases typically contain rent escalations over the lease term. We recognize expense for these leases on a
straight-line basis over the lease term.

We elected this expedient to account for lease and non-lease components as a single component for our entire population of operating lease assets.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2019 and 2018

7. LEASES, Continued

We  have  elected  the  short-term  lease  recognition  exemption  for  all  applicable  classes  of  underlying  assets.  Short-term  disclosures  include  only  those  leases  with  a  term
greater than one month and 12 months or less, and expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Leases with an initial term of 12 months or less, that do
not include an option to purchase the underlying asset that we are reasonably certain to exercise, are not recorded on the balance sheet.

Right to use assets, operating lease assets

Current lease liability
Non-current lease liability

Weighted average remaining lease term
Weighted average discount rate

Operating lease assets obtained for operating lease liabilities

Maturities of lease liabilities
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
2027
Total lease payments
Less: Imputed interest
Lease Liability at December 31, 2019

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  December 31,

2019

7,628,591 

1,836,700 
5,807,266 
7,643,966 

  $

  $

  $

  December 31,

2019

3.9 years 

7.6%

  $

3,050,164 

  $

  $

2,496,070 
2,525,468 
2,078,123 
1,596,229, 
813,984 
654,160 
352,955 
152,637 
10,669,626 
(3,025,660)
7,643,966 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
   
 
   
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
8. CONVERTIBLE DEBT

GROWGENERATION CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2019 and 2018

On January 12, 2018, the Company completed a private placement of a total of 36 units of the Company’s securities at the price of $250,000 per unit pursuant to Section 4(a)
(2)  of  the  Securities Act  of  1933,  as  amended  (the  “Securities Act”)  and  Rule  506  of  Regulation  D  promulgated  thereunder.  Each  unit  consisted  of  (i)  a  .1%  unsecured
convertible promissory note of the principal amount of $250,000, and (ii) a 3-year warrant entitling the holder to purchase 37,500 shares of the Company’s common stock,
par value $.001 per share, at a price of $.01 per share or through cashless exercise.

The convertible debt has a maturity date of January 12, 2021 and the principal balance and any accrued interest is convertible by the holder at any time into Common Stock
of  the  Company  at  conversion  price  of  $3.00  a  share.    Principal  due  and  interest  accrued  on  the  notes  will  automatically  convert  into  shares  of  Common  Stock,  at  the
conversion price, if at any time during the term of the notes, commencing twelve (12) months from the date of issuance, the Common Stock trades minimum daily volume of
at least 50,000 shares for twenty (20) consecutive days with a volume weighted average price of at least $4.00 per share.

In relation to this transaction, the Company recorded a debt discount of $4,239,000 related to the fair market value of warrants issued as noted above. The debt discount,
which was based on an imputed interest rate, is being amortized on a straight-line basis over the life of the convertible debt.

During the year ended December 31, 2019, convertible debt and accrued interest of $2,405,269, net of unamortized debt discount of $674,581, was converted into 1,258,608
shares of common stock at the conversion rate of $3.00 per share.

During  the  year  ended  December  31,  2018,  convertible  debt  and  accrued  interest  of  $5,927,677,  net  of  unamortized  debt  discount  of  $2,305,746,  was  converted  into
2,013,294 shares of common stock at the conversion rate of $3.00 per share.

Convertible debt
Remaining unamortized debt discount and debt issue costs
Convertible debt, net of debt discount and debt issue costs

December 31,

2019

-    $
-     
-    $

2018

3,075,000 
(1,030,887 
2,044,113 

  $

  $

Amortization of debt discount for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018 was $356,306 and $998,601, respectively.

At December 31, 2019 and 2018 there were 131,250 and 536,250 warrants outstanding, respectively, related to the issuance of convertible debt.

9. SHARE BASED PAYMENTS AND STOCK OPTIONS

On  March  6,  2014,  the  Company’s  Board  of  Directors  (the  “Board”)  approved  the  2014  Equity  Incentive  Plan  (“2014  Plan)  pursuant  to  which  the  Company  may  grant
incentive, non-statutory options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted stock units, performance shares, performance units and other stock or cash awards to
employees, nonemployee members of our Board, consultants and other independent advisors who provide services to the Company. The maximum shares of common stock
which may be issued over the term of the plan shall not exceed 2,500,000 shares. Awards under this plan are made by the Board or a committee designated by the Board.
Options under the plan are to be issued at the market price of the stock on the day of the grant except to those issued to holders of 10% or more of the Company’s common
stock which is required to be issued at a price not less than 110% of the fair market value on the day of the grant. Each option is exercisable at such time or times, during such
period and for such numbers of shares shall be determined by the plan administrator. No option may be exercisable for more than ten years (five years in the case of an
incentive stock option granted to a 10% stockholder) from the date of grant.

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9. SHARE BASED PAYMENTS AND STOCK OPTIONS, Continued

GROWGENERATION CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2019 and 2018

On January 7, 2018, the Board adopted the 2018 Equity Compensation Plan (the “2018 Plan”) and on April 20, 2018, the shareholders approved the 2018 Plan. On February
7,  2020,  the  Board  approved  the  amendment  and  restatement  of  the  2018  Plan  to  increase  the  number  of  shares  issuable  thereunder  from  2,500,000  to  5,000,000,  which
amendment is pending shareholder approval. The 2018 Plan will be administered by the Board. The Board may grant options to purchase shares of Common Stock, stock
appreciation  rights,  restricted  stock  units,  restricted  or  unrestricted  shares  of  Common  Stock,  performance  shares,  performance  units,  other  cash-based  awards  and  other
stock-based awards. The Board also has broad authority to determine the terms and conditions of each option or other kind of equity award, adopt, amend and rescind rules
and regulations for the administration of the 2018 Plan and amend or modify outstanding options, grants and awards.

No options, stock purchase rights or awards may be made under the 2018 Plan on or after the ten-year anniversary of the adoption of the 2018 Plan by the Board, but the 2018
Plan will continue thereafter while previously granted options, stock appreciation rights or awards remain subject to the 2018 Plan. The maximum shares of Common Stock
which may be issued over the term of the plan, as amended shall not exceed 5,000,000 shares. Options granted under the 2018 Plan may be either “incentive stock options”
that are intended to meet the requirements of Section 422 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”) or “nonstatutory stock options” that do not meet
the requirements of Section 422 of the Code. The Board will determine the exercise price of options granted under the 2018 Plan. The exercise price of stock options may not
be less than the fair market value, on the date of grant, per share of our Common Stock issuable upon exercise of the option (or 110% of fair market value in the case of
incentive options granted to a ten-percent stockholder). No option may be exercisable for more than ten years (five years in the case of an incentive stock option granted to a
10% stockholder) from the date of grant.

Awards issued under the 2014 Plan as of December 31, 2019 are summarized below:
Total Shares available for issuance pursuant to the 2014 Plan
Options outstanding, December 31 2019
Total options exercised under 2014 Plan
Total shares issued pursuant to the 2014 Plan
Awards available for issuance under the 2014 Plan, December 31, 2019

Awards issued under the 2018 Plan as of December 31, 2019 are summarized below:

Total Shares available for issuance pursuant to the 2018 Plan, prior to amendment
Options outstanding, December 31 2019
Total options exercised under 2018 Plan
Total shares issued pursuant to the 2018 Plan
Awards available for issuance under the 2018 Plan, December 31, 2019

Expected volatility
Expected dividends
Expected term
Risk-free rate

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2019

2,500,000 
(995,500)
(1,118,333)
(375,000)
11,167 

2019

2,500,000 
(281,500)
- 
(9,500)
2,209,000 

2019

87.8%-92.7%   

None 
2-5 years 

1.64%   

2018
72.91%-90.81%

None 
2.5 years 

1.64%

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
   
   
   
   
   
   
 
GROWGENERATION CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2019 and 2018

9. SHARE BASED PAYMENTS AND STOCK OPTIONS, Continued

The table below summarizes all the options granted by the Company during years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018:

Options

Outstanding at January 1, 2018

Granted
Exercised
Forfeited or expired

Outstanding at December 31, 2018

Vested and exercisable at December 31 2018

Outstanding at January 1, 2019
Granted
Exercised
Forfeited or expired
Outstanding at December 31, 2019

Vested and exercisable at December 31, 2019

Weighted-
Average Exercise
Price

Weighted-
Average
Remaining
Contractual Term 

Weighted-
Average Grant
Date Fair Value  

Shares

2,622,000    $
386,500    $
(1,068,333)   $
(124,667)   $
1,815,500    $
1,393,831    $

1,815,500    $
1,380,000    $
(667,500)   $
(11,667)   $
2,516,333    $
1,346,333    $

.99   
3.21   
.67   
.76   
1.66   
1.39   

1.66   
3.25   
.72   
3.05   
2.78   
2.35   

  $
  $
  $
  $
  $

  $
  $
  $
  $
  $

  $

2.65 years

2.22 years

2.65 years

3.81 years

3.25 years

.32 
1.91 
.12 
.16 
.78 

.78 
2.18 
.16 
1.63 
1.71 

1.32 

Share-based  payment  expense  to  officers,  directors  and  employees  and  the  years  ended  December  31,  2019  and  2018  was  approximately  $2,223,100  and  $901,900,
respectively.

Expense  related  to  issuance  of  shares,  options  and  warrants  to  consultants  for  the  years  ended  December  31,  2019  and  2018  was  approximately  $267,400  and  $501,800,
respectively.

10. STOCK PURCHASE WARRANTS

A summary of the status of the Company’s outstanding stock warrants as of December 31, 2019 is as follows:

Outstanding January 1, 2018
Granted/issued
Exercised
Forfeited
Outstanding December 31, 2018

Granted/issued
Exercised
Forfeited

Outstanding December 31, 2019

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Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price

1.84 
1.01 
1.16 

1.94 
3.50 
.79 

3.25 

3,605,728    $
1,916,500    $
(2,242,728)   $
-     
3,279,500    $
2,061,629    $
(1,643,610)   $
-     
3,697,519    $

 
 
 
 
 
 
   
   
 
   
     
   
 
 
 
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
   
   
  
 
   
      
    
 
   
  
   
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
   
 
   
   
   
   
  
   
   
   
   
  
   
 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2018 and 2017

11. STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Common Stock

The Company’s current Certificate of Incorporation authorizes it to issue 100,000,000 shares of common stock, par value $0.001 per share. As of December 31, 2019, and
2018, there were 36,876,305 and 27,948,609 shares of common stock issued and outstanding, respectively.

2019

During the year ended December 31, 2019, the Company sold 4,123,254 shares of common stock for net proceeds of $12,643,634.

During  the  year  ended  December  31,  2019,  the  Company  issued  1,757,913  shares  of  common  stock  upon  exercise  of  warrants  resulting  in  proceeds  to  the  Company  of
$1,299,899.

During the year ended December 31, 2019, the Company issued 515,868 shares of common stock upon exercise of 667,500 options resulting in proceeds to the Company of
$6,000. Of the total options exercised, 657,500 options we exercised in a cashless option exercise.

During the year ended December 31, 2019, the Company issued 1,258,608 shares of common stock upon conversion of convertible debt and accrued interest. (See Note 7)

During the year ended December 31, 2019, the Company issued 969,553 shares of common stock in connection with business combinations. (See Note 14)

During the year ended December 31, 2019, the Company issued 152,500 shares of common stock to employees valued at $452,766, issued 100,000 shares of common stock
to employees for accrued employee awards valued at $210,200 and 50,000 shares of common stock to consultants valued at $96,000.

2018

During the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company sold 3,333,333 shares of common stock for net proceeds of $9,959,877.

During  the  year  ended  December  31,  2018,  the  Company  issued  3,076,461  shares  of  common  stock  upon  exercise  of  3,056,478  warrants  resulting  in  proceeds  to  the
Company of $2,593,694.

During the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company issued 995,186 shares of common stock upon exercise of 1,068,333 options resulting in proceeds to the Company
of $321,701.

During the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company issued 2,013,294 shares of common stock upon conversion of convertible debt and accrued interest. (See Note 7)

During the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company issued 1,550,000 shares of common stock in connection with business combinations. (See Note 14)

During the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company issued 123,500 shares of common stock to employees valued at $463,922 and issued 10,000 shares of common
stock to consultants valued at $45,001.

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GROWGENERATION CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2019 and 2018

12. EARNINGS PER SHARE

Basic  net  income  (loss)  per  share  is  computed  by  dividing  net  income  (loss)  attributable  to  common  shareholders  by  the  weighted  average  number  of  common  shares
outstanding. Diluted net income (loss) per share is computed by dividing net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common
shares outstanding plus the number of common shares that would be issued assuming exercise or conversion of all potentially dilutive common shares. Potentially dilutive
securities  are  excluded  from  the  calculation  when  their  effect  would  be  antidilutive.  For  the  year  ended  December  31,  2018  all  potentially  dilutive  securities  have  been
excluded from the diluted share calculations as they were anti-dilutive as a result of the net loss incurred. Accordingly, basic shares equal diluted shares for the year ended
December 31, 2018.

Potentially dilutive securities were comprised of the following:

Warrants
Convertible debt warrants
Options
Total

December 31,
2019

December 31, 
2018

3,697,519     
131,250     
2,516,333     
6,345,102     

3,279,500 
536,250 
1,815,500 
5,631,250 

The  following  table  sets  forth  the  composition  of  the  weighted  average  shares  (denominator)  used  in  the  basic  and  dilutive  earnings  per  share  computation  for  the  years
ended December 31, 2019 and 2018.

Net income (loss)

Weighted average shares outstanding, basic
Effect of dilutive common stock equivalents
Adjusted weighted average shares outstanding, dilutive

Basic net income (loss) per share

Dilutive net income (loss) per share

13. VENDOR CONCENTRATIONS

December 31,
2019

December 31, 
2018

  $

  $
  $

1,878,804    $
32,883,594     
6,345,102     
39,228,696     
.06    $
.05    $

(5,073,755)
23,492,650 
- 
23,492,650 
(.22)
(.22)

As of December 31, 2019, and 2018, two suppliers represent 51% and 56% of our purchases, respectively. Although the Company expects to maintain relationships with
these vendors, the loss of either supplier would not have a material adverse impact on our business, because both suppliers provide the same products.

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GROWGENERATION CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2019 and 2018

14. ACQUISITIONS

The Company accounts for acquisitions in accordance with ASC 805 “Business Combinations.” Assets acquired and liabilities assumed are recorded in the accompanying
consolidated balance sheets at their estimated fair values, as of the acquisition date. For all acquisitions, the preliminary allocation of the purchase price was based upon a
preliminary valuation, and the Company’s estimates and assumptions are subject to change within the measurement period as valuations are finalized. The Company has not
made any adjustments to the preliminary valuations. The table below represents the allocation of the preliminary purchase price to the acquired net assets during the year
ended December 31, 2019.

Inventory
Prepaids and other current

  $

assets

Furniture and equipment
Goodwill
Total

  $

Grow
World
LLC

Grand
Rapids
Hydro

Green
Life 
Garden

    Chlorophyll

Reno
Hydroponics

Palm
Springs
Hydroponics

Total

553,900 

  $

1,453,100 

  $

1,038,600    $

1,441,000    $

238,000    $

465,500    $

5,190,100 

- 
35,000 
696,900 
1,285,800 

  $

50,000 
2,376,900 
3,880,000 

  $

14,100     
100,000     
2,305,900     
3,458,600    $

22,000     
100,000     
2,596,100     
4,159,100    $

-     
25,000     
516,300     
779,300    $

25,000     
554,000     
1,044,500    $

36,100 
335,000 
9,046,100 
14,607,300 

The table below represents the consideration paid for the net assets acquired in business combinations.

Grow
World
LLC

Grand
Rapids
Hydro

Green
Life 
Garden

    Chlorophyll

Reno
Hydroponics

Palm
Springs
Hydroponics

Cash
Common stock
Total

  $

  $

1,000,000 
285,800 
1,285,800 

  $

  $

2,350,000 
1,530,000 
3,880,000 

  $

  $

2,647,700    $
810,900     
3,458,600    $

3,659,100    $
500,000     
4,159,100    $

525,000    $
254,300     
779,300    $

800,000    $
244,500     
1,044,500    $

Total
10,981,800 
3,625,500 
14,607,300 

The  following  table  discloses  the  date  of  the  acquisitions  noted  above  and  the  revenue  and  earnings  included  in  the  consolidated  income  statement  from  the  date  of
acquisition to the period ended December 31, 2019.

Acquisition date
Revenue
Earnings

Grow
World
LLC
12/16/19

Grand
Rapids
Hydro
9/3/2019

Green 
Life 
Garden
5/14/2019

    Chlorophyll

1/21/2019

Reno
Hydroponics
2/11/2019

Palm
Springs
Hydroponics
2/7/2019

Total

  $
  $

153,900 
6,400 

  $
  $

2,412,700 
444,500 

  $
  $

4,829,800    $
998,700    $

6,030,500    $
936,600    $

2,106,900    $
366,742    $

3,075,300    $
651,400    $

18,609,100 
3,404,342 

The following represents the unaudited pro forma consolidated income statement as if the acquisitions had been included in the consolidated results of the Company for the
year ended December 31, 2018. These unaudited pro forma results are presented for information purposes only and are not necessarily indicative of what the actual results of
operations of the combined company would have been if the acquisition had occurred at the beginning of the earliest period presented, nor are they indicative of future results
of operations.

Revenue
Earnings

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December 31,
2018
59,650,900 
(2,087,900)

  $
  $

 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
   
   
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
      
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
   
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
   
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
   
   
   
  
 
  
 
 
 
 
GROWGENERATION CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2019 and 2018

15. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

On February 26, 2020 the Company purchased the assets of Healthy Harvest LLC for $1,750,000 and 250,000 shares of the Company’s common stock valued at $1,102,500.
Healthy Harvest has been in business since 2011 and is the largest hydroponic operation in the Southeast region.

On February 7, 2020, the Board approved the amendment and restatement of the 2018 Plan to increase the number of shares issuable thereunder from 2,500,000 to 5,000,000,
which amendment is pending shareholder approval.

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 ITEM 9. CHANGES AND DISAGREEMENT WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE

None.

 ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

We maintain disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)) that
are  designed  to  be  effective  in  providing  reasonable  assurance  that  information  required  to  be  disclosed  in  our  reports  under  the  Exchange  Act  is  recorded,  processed,
summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the rules and forms of the SEC, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management
to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

In  designing  and  evaluating  disclosure  controls  and  procedures,  management  recognizes  that  any  controls  and  procedures,  no  matter  how  well  designed  and  operated,  can
provide only reasonable, not absolute assurance of achieving the desired objectives. Also, the design of a control system must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints
and the benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs. Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute
assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, have been detected. These inherent limitations include the realities that judgments in decision-making can be
faulty and that breakdowns can occur because of simple error or mistake. The design of any system of controls is based, in part, upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of
future events and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions. As of the end of the period covered by
this report, we carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of management, including our chief executive officer and chief financial officer, of the
effectiveness  of  the  design  and  operation  of  our  disclosure  controls  and  procedures.  Based  upon  that  evaluation,  management  concluded  that  our  disclosure  controls  and
procedures were effective as of December 31, 2019 to cause the information required to be disclosed by us in reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded,
processed, summarized and reported within the time periods prescribed by SEC, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to management, including our
chief executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting 

As required by the SEC rules and regulations for the implementation of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining
adequate internal control over financial reporting. Our internal control over financial reporting is designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial
reporting  and  the  preparation  of  our  consolidated  financial  statements  for  external  reporting  purposes  in  accordance  with  U.S.  GAAP.  Our  internal  control  over  financial
reporting  includes  those  policies  and  procedures  that:  (1)  pertain  to  the  maintenance  of  records  that,  in  reasonable  detail,  accurately  and  fairly  reflect  the  transactions  and
dispositions of the assets of the Company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of consolidated financial statements
in accordance with U.S. GAAP, and that our receipts and expenditures are being made only in accordance with authorizations of our management and directors, and (3) provide
reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of our assets that could have a material effect on the consolidated
financial statements.

In  making  the  assessments  on  the  effectiveness  of  our  internal  controls  over  financial  reporting  as  of  December  31,  2019,  management  used  the  criteria  set  forth  by  the
Committee  of  Sponsoring  Organizations  of  the  Treadway  Commission  (COSO)  in  Internal  Control  —  Integrated  Framework  (2013).  Based  on  our  assessments  and  those
criteria, management determined that we maintained effective internal controls over financial reporting as of December 31, 2019.

This  Report  does  not  include  an  attestation  report  of  the  Company’s  registered  public  accounting  firm  regarding  internal  control  over  financial  reporting. As  an  emerging
growth company, management’s report is not subject to attestation by our registered public accounting firm.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the most recent fiscal quarter, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially
affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

 Item 9B. Other Information.

None

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 ITEM 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

 PART III

Other than provided below, the information required by Items 401, 405, 406 and 407 (c)(3); (d)(4) and (d)(5) of Regulation S-K is incorporated into this Annual Report on Form
10-K by reference to the Company’s Definitive Proxy Statement for its 2020 Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be filed within 120 days following December 31, 2019.

All  directors  of  the  Company  hold  office  for  one-year  terms  until  the  election  and  qualification  of  their  successors.  Officers  are  appointed  by  our  Board  and  serve  at  the
discretion  of  the  board,  subject  to  applicable  employment  agreements.  The  following  table  sets  forth  information  regarding  our  executive  officers  and  the  members  of  our
Board.  

Name
Darren Lampert
Michael Salaman
Tony Sullivan
Monty Lamirato
Stephen Aiello
Peter Rosenberg
Sean Stiefel

Age
59
57
55
64
59
57
32

  Position
  Chief Executive Officer and Director
  President and Director
  Chief Operating Officer, Executive VP
  Chief Financial Officer and Secretary
  Director
  Director
  Director

Darren Lampert has been our Chief Executive Officer and a Director since our inception in 2014. Mr. Lampert began his career in 1986 as a founding member of the law firm
of  Lampert  and  Lampert  (1986-1999),  where  he  concentrated  on  securities  litigation,  NASD  (now  FINRA)  compliance  and  arbitration  and  corporate  finance  matters.  Mr.
Lampert  has  represented  clients  in  actions  and  investigations  brought  before  government  agencies  and  self-regulatory  bodies.  Mr.  Lampert  has  spent  15  years  working  as  a
portfolio  manager  and  proprietary  trader  at  Schonfeld  Securities  (1999-2005),  Schottenfeld  Group  (2007)  and  Incremental  Capital  (2008-2010).  From  2010  to  2014,  Mr.
Lampert was a private investor. Mr. Lampert graduated in 1982 with a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration from Ithaca College. Mr. Lampert received a JD
from Bridgeport University School of Law in 1985. Mr. Lampert was admitted to practice law in New York in 1986 and is also admitted to practice before the United States
District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York.

Michael Salaman has been our President and a Director since our inception. Mr. Salaman served as the Chairman of Skinny Nutritional Corp. from January 2002 to March
2014 and as Chief Executive Officer and President of Skinny Nutritional Corp. from June 2010 to March 2014. He also served as Chief Executive Officer of Skinny Nutritional
Corp. Skinny Nutritional Corp. filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy protection in 2013 and the assets were sold to a private equity firm in March 2014. Mr. Salaman has over 20
years’  experience  in  the  area  of  start-ups,  new  product  development,  distribution  and  marketing.  Mr.  Salaman  began  his  business  career  as  Vice  President  of  Business
Development  for  National  Media  Corp.,  an  infomercial  marketing  company  in  the  United  States  from  1985-1993.  From  1995-2001,  Mr.  Salaman  started  a  Digital  Media
company called American Interactive Media, Inc., a developer of Web TV set-top boxes and ISP services. In 2002, Mr. Salaman became the principal officer of that entity and
directed its operations as a marketing and distribution company and in 2005 focused its efforts in the enhanced water business. Mr. Salaman received a Bachelor of Business
Administration degree in business from Temple University in 1986.

Tony Sullivan joined the Company as Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President in November 2019. From 2017 to recently, Mr. Sullivan served as Executive Vice
President and Chief Operating Officer of Forman Mills, a $300 million Private Equity sponsored business. From 2015 to 2017, he was Senior Vice President Operations for
Dollar Express, a $500 million carve-out of 330 Family Dollar stores in 36 states, Private Equity sponsored business. From 2006 to 2015, he was employed at Anna’s Linens
for  9+  years  where  he  served  in  several  operating  roles,  most  recently  as  SVP,  Chief  Operating  Officer.  Previously  Mr.  Sullivan  served  for  20+  years  at  Foot  Locker  Inc.
leading 2100 + stores, 3 Divisions (Foot Locker, Kids Foot Locker and Foot Action) over $2.5B in sales as VP Store Operations. Mr. Sullivan is known and respected for his
expertise in wide-range governance, hypergrowth, and macro-level strategic management methodologies, with an emphasis on identifying and addressing business infrastructure
to position organizations for expansion and profitability. He has achieved outstanding success scaling businesses for rapid profits and market dominance in start-ups, private,
PE-backed, and public companies with revenues up to $2.5 billion.

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Monty Lamirato joined the Company as Chief Financial Officer and Secretary in May 2017. From March 2009 to just prior to joining GrowGen, Mr. Lamirato worked as an
independent consultant providing chief financial officer and financial reporting consulting services to companies of various sizes in a variety of industries. In this capacity, he
prepared and reviewed SEC filings and GAAP-compliant financial statements, provided technical accounting assistance, designed and developed inventory and logistics systems
for  inventory  management,  developed  scalable  accounting  and  reporting  systems,  internal  accounting  controls  and  annual  budgets  and  evaluated  short-term  investment
alternatives  for  idle  cash.  From  March  2013  until  November  2016,  Mr.  Lamirato  served  as  Chief  Financial  Officer  of  Strategic  Environmental  &  Energy  Resources,  Inc.,  a
publicly traded holding company that provides a wide range of environmental, renewable fuels and industrial waste stream management services, where he was responsible for
all SEC filings, prepared all GAAP and SEC compliant financial statements and developed financial and operating metrics and other key performance indicators for evaluation
of business results by management. Mr. Lamirato has also served as Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of ARC Group Worldwide, Inc. from June 2001 to March 2009, Vice
President of Finance at GS2.net, LLC from November 2000 to May 2001, and also Vice President of Finance for PlanetOutdoors.com, Inc. from June 1999 to October 2000. He
began his career as an audit staff member with Coopers & Lybrand in 1977, where he remained until he served as an Audit Manager and Audit Partner with Mitchell Finley and
Company, P.C. from 1986 to 1993. Mr. Lamirato received a Bachelor of Science, cum laude, from Regis College in Denver and is a Certified Public Accountant.

Stephen Aiello  has been a Director of the Company since May 2014. Mr. Aiello was a partner at Jones and Company from 2004-2008. From 2001-2003, he worked at 033
Asset Management. From 1986-2001, he was a partner at Montgomery Securities. Mr. Aiello received a B.A. in Psychology from Ithaca College and an MBA from Fordham
University. Since 2010, Mr. Aiello has been a private investor and owner of real estate properties.

Peter Rosenberg has been a Director of the Company since July 2017. He has about 30 years of experience in the financial services industry, specifically in leveraged finance,
capital markets, strategic advisory, private equity and asset management. Throughout his career, he has executed capital raising, mergers and acquisitions, and restructuring
transactions. Mr. Rosenberg was previously with Duff & Phelps as a Managing Director in the Consumer and Retail Merger and Acquisitions Group. Prior to Duff & Phelps,
Mr. Rosenberg was a Managing Director with Wells Fargo Securities, where he was responsible for sourcing and executing financing and mergers and acquisitions transactions
for  independent  and  financial  sponsor-backed  middle  market  companies.  Previously,  Mr.  Rosenberg  established  and  managed  the  San  Francisco  office  for  Barrington
Associates, a boutique mergers and acquisitions advisory firm. At Barrington, he completed divestiture and recapitalization transactions in the consumer, retail, industrial and
business services sectors and was responsible for coverage of middle market private equity firms. Prior to Barrington, Mr. Rosenberg was a Director at Salomon Smith Barney,
focusing  on  corporate  finance  and  mergers  and  acquisitions  transactions  for  West  Coast  consumer  product,  specialty  retail,  financial  services  and  industrial  companies.  Mr.
Rosenberg has also held positions at Richard C. Blum & Associates (now BLUM Capital) and Comann, Howard & Flamen. He graduated magna cum laude from the University
of Colorado with a B.S. degree in Business and Administration and was a member of the Beta Gamma Sigma academic honor society. Mr. Rosenberg holds Series 7, 24, and 63
securities industry registrations. 

Sean Stiefel  has  been  a  Director  of  the  Company  since  January  2018.  Mr.  Stiefel  founded  Navy  Capital  LLC  in  2014,  where  he  is  currently  a  Portfolio  Manager  and  is
responsible for all aspects of stock selection, investment due diligence and portfolio construction. Mr. Stiefel launched the Navy Capital Green Fund, LP in 2017 as a global
public equity focused cannabis dedicated fund. Navy Capital has been involved in cannabis related investing since early 2016. Prior to founding Navy Capital, Mr. Stiefel was a
research analyst and trader for Northwoods Capital Management Partners, a global equity fund with a fundamental value and special situations investment strategy. Mr. Stiefel
had previously served as an associate within an equity long/short fund at Millennium Partners, and he began his career as an equities trading analyst for Barclays Capital. He is
a graduate of the University of Southern California’s Marshall school of Business.

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 ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

The information required by Item 402 of Regulation S-K is incorporated into this Annual Report Form 10-K by reference to the Definitive Proxy Statement for its 2020 Annual
Meeting of Shareholders to be filed within 120 days following December 31, 2019.

 ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS

The information required by Item 201(d) and Item 403 of Regulation S-K is incorporated into this Annual Report Form 10-K by reference to the Definitive Proxy Statement for
its 2020 Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be filed within 120 days following December 31, 2019.

 ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE

The information required by Items 404 and 407(a) of Regulation S-K is incorporated into this Annual Report Form 10-K by reference to the Definitive Proxy Statement for its
2020 Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be filed within 120 days following December 31, 2019. 

 ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES

The information required by Item 9(e) of Schedule 14A is incorporated into this Annual Report Form 10-K by reference to the Definitive Proxy Statement for its 2020 Annual
Meeting of Shareholders to be filed within 120 days following December 31, 2019. 

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 ITEM 15. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES

 PART IV

3.1

3.2

4.1

4.2

4.3

4.4

4.5

4.6

10.1

10.2

10.3

10.4

Certificate of Incorporation of GrowGeneration Corp. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Registration Statement on Form S-1 as filed on November
9, 2015)

  Amended and Restated Bylaws of GrowGeneration Corp. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3(ii) to Form 8-K filed on March 11, 2020

  Form of Warrant for private placement in March 2017 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.2 to the Current Report on Form 8-K as filed on March 16, 2017)

Form of Investor Warrant for second 2017 private placement (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.2 to the Current Report on Form 8-K as filed on May 19,
2017)

Form of Placement Agent Warrant ($2.75 Per Share) for second 2017 private placement (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.4 to the Current Report on
Form 8-K as filed on May 19, 2017)

Form of .1% Unsecured Convertible Promissory Note for private placement in January 2018 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.3 to the Current Report on
Form 8-K as filed on January 12, 2018)

Form of Warrant for private placement in January 2018 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.4 to the Current Report on Form 8-K as filed on January 12,
2018)

  Form of Promissory Note issued to Santa Rosa Hydroponics & Grower Supply, Inc. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.3 to the Current Report on Form 8-

K as filed on July 16, 2018)

GrowGeneration Corp. 2014 Equity Incentive Plan (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to the Registration Statement on Form S-1 as filed on November
9, 2015)

Form of  GrowGeneration  Corp.  Stock  Option Agreement  in  connection  with  the  2014  Equity  Incentive  Plan  (Incorporated  by  reference to  Exhibit  10.6  to
the Registration Statement on Form S-1 as filed on November 9, 2015)

  GrowGeneration Corp. Amended and Restated 2018 Equity Incentive Plan (Filed herewith)

  Form of GrowGeneration Corp. Stock Option Agreement in connection with the Amended and Restated 2018 Equity Incentive Plan (Filed herewith)

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10.5

10.6

10.7

10.8

10.9

  Form of Securities Purchase Agreement for first 2017 private placement (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K as filed

on March 16, 2017)

  Form of Subscription Agreement for second 2017 private placement (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K as filed on

May 19, 2017)

  Form of Securities Purchase Agreement for 2018 private placement (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K as filed on

January 12, 2018)

  Form of Supplement to Securities Purchase Agreement for 2018 private placement (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.2 to the Current Report on Form 8-K

as filed on January 12, 2018)

  Form  of Asset  Purchase Agreement,  dated April  12,  2018,  by  and  among  GrowGeneration,  Corp.,  GrowGeneration  Michigan  Corp.  and  Superior  Growers

Supply, Inc. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K as filed on April 16, 2018)

10.10

  Form of Securities Purchase Agreement for second 2018 private placement (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K as

filed on May 9, 2018)

10.11

  Form of Side Letter by and between GrowGeneration Corp. and Gotham Green Fund 1, L.P. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.2 to the Current Report on

Form 8-K as filed on May 9, 2018)

10.12

10.13

10.14

  Form of Warrant to Purchase Common Stock (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.3 to the Current Report on Form 8-K as filed on May 9, 2018)

  Form of Indemnification Agreement (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.10 to the Registration Statement on Form S-1 as filed on November 9, 2015)

  Consulting Agreement with Merida Capital Partners, LP, dated April 3, 2017 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K as

filed on April 5, 2017)

10.15

  Separation and Release Agreement with Jason Dawson, dated April 10, 2017 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.2 to the Current Report on Form 8-K as

filed on April 14, 2017)

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10.16

  Form of Revised Asset Purchase Agreement, dated June 28, 2018, by and among GrowGeneration Corp., Santa Rosa Hydroponics & Grower Supply Inc., Rick

Barretta and Jason Barretta (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K as filed on July 16, 2018)

10.17

  Form of Amendment to Revised Asset Purchase Agreement, dated July 13, 2018 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.2 to the Current Report on Form 8-K

as filed on July 16, 2018)

10.18

  Form of Asset Purchase Agreement, dated August 30, 2018, by and among GrowGeneration Corp., GrowGeneration HG Corp. and Virgus, Inc. d/b/a/ Heavy

Gardens (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K as filed on September 20, 2018)

10.19

  Form  of Asset  Purchase Agreement,  dated  November  28,  2018,  by  and  among  GrowGeneration  Corp.,  GrowGeneration  Pueblo  Corp.  and  Chlorophyll,  Inc.

(Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K as filed on January 22, 2019)

10.20

  Form  of Asset  Purchase Agreement,  dated  January  26,  2019,  by  and  among  GrowGeneration  Corp.,  GrowGeneration  California  Corp.  and  Palm  Springs

Hydroponics, Inc. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K as filed on February 12, 2019)

10.21

  Form of Asset Purchase Agreement, dated January 26, 2019, by and among GrowGeneration Corp., GrowGeneration Nevada Corp. and Reno Hydroponics, Inc.

(Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.4 to the Current Report on Form 8-K as filed on February 12, 2019)

10.22

  Form of Asset Purchase Agreement, dated April 23, 2019, by and among GrowGeneration Corp., GrowGeneration Rhode Island Corp. and GreenLife Garden

Supply Corp (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K as filed on May 14, 2019)

10.23

  Form of Subscription Agreement for 2019 private placement (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K as filed on June 26,

2019)

10.24

  Form of Subscription Warrant to Purchase Common Stock (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.2 to the Current Report on Form 8-K as filed on June 26,

2019)

10.25

  Employment Agreement dated November 4, 2019 between GrowGeneration Corp and Tony Sullivan (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Current

Report on Form 10-Q as filed on November 12, 2019)

10.26

10.27

10.28

14.1

  Form of Employment Agreement dated November 5, 2019 between GrowGeneration Corp and Monty Lamirato (Filed herewith)

  Form of Employment Agreement dated March 23, 2020 between GrowGeneration Corp and Darren Lampert (Filed herewith)

  Form of Employment Agreement dated March 23, 2020 between GrowGeneration Corp and Michael Salaman (Filed herewith)

  Code of Ethics and Business Conduct for Officers, Directors and Employees (Filed herewith)

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21.1

23.1

99.1

99.2

99.3

  List of Subsidiaries of GrowGeneration Corp. (Filed herewith)

  Consent of Connolly Grady & Cha, P.C. (Filed herewith)

  Charter of Audit Committee (Filed herewith)

  Charter of Compensation Committee (Filed herewith)

  Charter of Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee (Filed herewith)

101.INS

  XBRL Instance Document (Filed herewith.)

101.SCH

  XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document (Filed herewith.)

101.CAL

  XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document (Filed herewith.)

101.LAB

  XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document (Filed herewith.)

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  XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document (Filed herewith.)

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  Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Principal Executive Officer (Filed herewith.)

  Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Principal Financial and Accounting Officer (Filed herewith.)

  Section 1350 Certification of Principal Executive Officer (Filed herewith.)

  Section 1350 Certification of Principal Financial and Accounting Officer (Filed herewith.)

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In accordance with the requirements of the Exchange Act, the registrant caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized on March 27,
2020.

 SIGNATURES

GROWGENERATION CORP.

By:

By:

/s/ Darren Lampert
Name: Darren Lampert
Title:  Chief Executive Officer 

(Principal Executive Officer)

/s/ Monty Lamirato
Name:  Monty Lamirato
Title:  Chief Financial Officer 

(Principal Financial Officer)

KNOW ALL  MEN  BY  THESE  PRESENTS,  that  we,  the  undersigned  officers  and  directors  GrowGeneration  Corp.,  a  Colorado  corporation  (the  “Registrant”),  do
hereby constitute and appoint Darren Lampert and Monty Lamirato, and each of them, as his or her true and lawful attorney-in-fact and agents, with full power of substitution
and re-substitution, for him and in his name, place, and stead, in any and all capacities, to sign any and all amendments to this Annual Report on Form 10-K, and to file the
same, with all exhibits thereto, and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, granting unto said attorneys-in-fact and agents, and
each of them, full power and authority to do and perform each and every act and thing requisite and necessary to be done in connection therewith, as fully to all intents and
purposes as he might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming that all said attorneys-in-fact and agents, or any of them or their or his substitute or substitutes, may
lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this Annual Report on Form 10-K has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of

the Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

Person

Capacity

/s/ Darren Lampert
Darren Lampert

/s/ Monty Lamirato
Monty Lamirato

/s/ Michael Salaman
Michael Salaman

/s/ Stephen Aiello
Stephen Aiello

/s/ Peter Rosenberg
Peter Rosenberg

/s/ Sean Stiefel
Sean Stiefel

  Chief Executive Officer and Director
  (Principal Executive Officer)

  Chief Financial Officer
  (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

  President and Director

  Director

  Director

  Director

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Date

March 27, 2020

March 27, 2020

March 27, 2020

March 27, 2020

March 27, 2020

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GROWGENERATION CORP.

AMENDED AND RESTATED 2018 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN

Exhibit 10.3

1. Purposes of the Plan. The purposes of this Plan are:

●

●

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to attract and retain the best available personnel for positions of substantial responsibility,

to provide incentives to individuals who perform services for the Company, and

to promote the success of the Company’s business.

The Plan permits the grant of Incentive Stock Options, Nonstatutory Stock Options, Stock Appreciation Rights, Restricted Stock, Restricted Stock Units, Performance

Units, Performance Shares and other stock or cash awards as the Administrator may determine.

2. Definitions. As used herein, the following definitions will apply:

(a) “Administrator” means the Board or any of its Committees as will be administering the Plan, in accordance with Section 4 hereof.

(b) “Affiliate” means any corporation or any other entity (including, but not limited to, partnerships and joint ventures) controlling, controlled by, or under common

control with the Company.

(c) “Applicable Laws” means the requirements relating to the administration of equity-based awards under U.S. federal and state corporate laws, U.S. federal and state
securities laws, the Code, any stock exchange or quotation system on which the Common Stock is listed or quoted and the applicable laws of any foreign country or jurisdiction
where Awards are, or will be, granted under the Plan.

(d) “Award” means, individually or collectively, a grant under the Plan of Options, Stock Appreciation Rights, Restricted Stock, Restricted Stock Units, Performance

Units, Performance Shares and other stock or cash awards as the Administrator may determine.

(e) “Award Agreement” means the written or electronic agreement setting forth the terms and provisions applicable to each Award granted under the Plan. The Award

Agreement is subject to the terms and conditions of the Plan.

(f) “Board” means the Board of Directors of the Company.

(g) “Change in Control” means the occurrence of any of the following events:

(i) A  change  in  the  ownership  of  the  Company  which  occurs  on  the  date  that  any  one  person,  or  more  than  one  person  acting  as  a  group  (“Person”),  acquires
ownership of stock in the Company that, together with the stock already held by such Person, constitutes more than 50% of the total voting power of the stock
of the Company; provided, however, that for purposes of this subsection (i), the acquisition of additional stock by any Person who is considered to own more
than 50% of the total voting power of the stock of the Company before the acquisition will not be considered a Change in Control; or

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(ii) A change in the effective control of the Company, which occurs on the date that a majority of the members of the Board are replaced during any twelve (12)
month period by Directors whose appointment or election is not endorsed by a majority of the members of the Board prior to the date of the appointment or
election.  For  purposes  of  this  subsection  (ii),  if  any  Person  is  considered  to  effectively  control  the  Company,  the  acquisition  of  additional  control  of  the
Company by the same Person will not be considered a Change in Control; or

(iii) A change in the ownership of a substantial portion of the Company’s assets, which occurs on the date that any Person acquires (or has acquired during the
twelve (12) month period ending on the date of the most recent acquisition by such Person) assets from the Company that have a total gross fair market value
equal  to  or  more  than  50%  of  the  total  gross  fair  market  value  of  all  of  the  assets  of  the  Company  immediately  prior  to  such  acquisition  or  acquisitions;
provided,  however,  that  for  purposes  of  this  subsection  (iii),  the  following  will  not  constitute  a  change  in  the  ownership  of  a  substantial  portion  of  the
Company’s assets or a Change in Control: (A) a transfer to an entity that is controlled by the Company’s stockholders immediately after the transfer, or (B) a
transfer of assets by the Company to: (1) a stockholder of the Company (immediately before the asset transfer) in exchange for or with respect to the Company’s
stock, (2) an entity, 50% or more of the total value or voting power of which is owned, directly or indirectly, by the Company, (3) a Person that owns, directly
or indirectly, 50% or more of the total value or voting power of all the outstanding stock of the Company, or (4) an entity, at least 50% of the total equity or
voting power of which is owned, directly or indirectly, by a Person described in subsection (iii)(B)(3) above. For purposes of this subsection (iii), gross fair
market value means the value of the assets of the Company, or the value of the assets being disposed of, determined without regard to any liabilities associated
with such assets.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, as to any Award under the Plan that consists of deferred compensation subject to Section 409A of the Code, the definition of “Change

in Control” shall be deemed modified to the extent necessary to comply with Section 409A of the Code.

For  purposes  of  this  Section  2(g),  persons  will  be  considered  to  be  acting  as  a  group  if  they  are  owners  of  a  corporation  or  other  entity  that  enters  into  a  merger,

consolidation, purchase or acquisition of stock, or similar business transaction with the Company.

(h) “Code” means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. Any reference to a section of the Code herein will be a reference to any successor or amended

section of the Code.

(i) “Committee” means a committee of Directors or of other individuals satisfying Applicable Laws appointed by the Board in accordance with Section 4 hereof.

(j) “Common Stock” means the common stock, $.001 par value per share, of the Company.

(k) “Company” means GrowGeneration, Corp., a Colorado corporation, or any successor thereto.

(l)  “Consultant”  means  any  person,  including  an  advisor,  engaged  by  the  Company  or  a  Parent,  Subsidiary  or Affiliate  to  render  services  to  the  Company  or  a

Subsidiary.

(m)  “Determination  Date”  means  the  latest  possible  date  that  will  not  jeopardize  the  qualification  of  an  Award  granted  under  the  Plan  as  “performance-based

compensation” under Section 162(m) of the Code.

(n) “Director” means a member of the Board.

(o) “Disability”  means  permanent  and  total  disability  as  defined  in  Section  22(e)(3)  of  the  Code,  provided  that  in  the  case  of Awards  other  than  Incentive  Stock
Options, the Administrator in its discretion may determine whether a permanent and total disability exists in accordance with uniform and non-discriminatory standards adopted
by the Administrator from time to time.

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(p) “Employee” means any person, including Officers and Directors, employed by the Company or any Parent, Subsidiary or Affiliate of the Company. Neither service

as a Director nor payment of a director’s fee by the Company will be sufficient to constitute “employment” by the Company.

(q) “Exchange Act” means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

(r) “Exchange Program” means a program under which (i) outstanding Awards are surrendered or cancelled in exchange for Awards of the same type (which may have
lower exercise prices and different terms), Awards of a different type, and/or cash, (ii) Participants would have the opportunity to transfer any outstanding Awards to a financial
institution or other person or entity selected by the Administrator, and/or (iii) the exercise price of an outstanding Award is reduced. The Administrator will determine the terms
and conditions of any Exchange Program in its sole discretion.

(s) “Fair Market Value” means, as of any date, the value of the Common Stock determined as follows:

(i) If the Common Stock is listed on any established stock exchange or a national market system, including without limitation the Nasdaq Global Select Market,
the Nasdaq Global Market or the Nasdaq Capital Market of The Nasdaq Stock Market, its Fair Market Value will be the closing sales price for such stock (or if no closing sales
price was reported on that date, as applicable, on the last trading date such closing sales price was reported) as quoted on such exchange or system on the day of determination,
as reported in The Wall Street Journal or such other source as the Administrator deems reliable;

(ii) If the Common Stock is regularly quoted by a recognized securities dealer but selling prices are not reported, the Fair Market Value of a Share will be the
mean between the high bid and low asked prices for the Common Stock on the day of determination (or, if no bids and asks were reported on that date, as applicable, on the last
trading date such bids and asks were reported), as reported in The Wall Street Journal or such other source as the Administrator deems reliable; or

(iii) In the absence of an established market for the Common Stock, or if such Common Stock is not regularly quoted or does not have sufficient trades or bid
prices which would accurately reflect the actual Fair Market Value of the Common Stock, the Fair Market Value will be determined in good faith by the Administrator upon the
advice of a qualified valuation expert.

(t) “Fiscal Year” means the fiscal year of the Company.

(u) “Incentive  Stock  Option”  means  an  Option  that  by  its  terms  qualifies  and  is  otherwise  intended  to  qualify  as  an  incentive  stock  option  within  the  meaning  of

Section 422 of the Code and the regulations promulgated thereunder.

(v) “Nonstatutory Stock Option” means an Option that by its terms does not qualify or is not intended to qualify as an Incentive Stock Option.

(w) “Officer” means a person who is an officer of the Company within the meaning of Section 16 of the Exchange Act and the rules and regulations promulgated

thereunder.

(x) “Option” means a stock option granted pursuant to Section 6 hereof.

(y) “Parent” means a “parent corporation,” whether now or hereafter existing, as defined in Section 424(e) of the Code.

(z) “Participant” means the holder of an outstanding Award.

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(aa) “Performance Goals” will have the meaning set forth in Section 11 hereof.

(bb) “Performance Period” means any Fiscal Year of the Company or such other period as determined by the Administrator in its sole discretion.

(cc) “Performance Share” means an Award denominated in Shares which may be earned in whole or in part upon attainment of Performance Goals or other vesting

criteria as the Administrator may determine pursuant to Section 10 hereof.

(dd)  “Performance  Unit”  means  an  Award  which  may  be  earned  in  whole  or  in  part  upon  attainment  of  Performance  Goals  or  other  vesting  criteria  as  the

Administrator may determine and which may be settled for cash, Shares or other securities or a combination of the foregoing pursuant to Section 10 hereof.

(ee) “Period of Restriction” means the period during which transfers of Shares of Restricted Stock are subject to restrictions and, therefore, the Shares are subject to a
substantial  risk  of  forfeiture.  Such  restrictions  may  be  based  on  the  passage  of  time,  the  achievement  of  target  levels  of  performance,  or  the  occurrence  of  other  events  as
determined by the Administrator.

(ff) “Plan” means this Amended and Restated 2018 Equity Incentive Plan.

(gg) “Restricted Stock” means Shares issued pursuant to an Award of Restricted Stock under Section 8 hereof, or issued pursuant to the early exercise of an Option.

(hh) “Restricted Stock Unit” means a bookkeeping entry representing an amount equal to the Fair Market Value of one Share, granted pursuant to Section 9 hereof.

Each Restricted Stock Unit represents an unfunded and unsecured obligation of the Company.

(ii) “Rule 16b-3” means Rule 16b-3 of the Exchange Act or any successor to Rule 16b-3, as in effect when discretion is being exercised with respect to the Plan.

(jj) “Section 16(b)” means Section 16(b) of the Exchange Act.

(kk) “Service Provider” means an Employee, Director, or Consultant.

(ll) “Share” means a share of the Common Stock, as adjusted in accordance with Section 15 hereof.

(mm) “Stock Appreciation Right” means an Award, granted alone or in connection with an Option, that pursuant to Section 7 is designated as a Stock Appreciation

Right.

(nn) “Subsidiary” means a “subsidiary corporation,” whether now or hereafter existing, as defined in Section 424(f) of the Code.

3. Stock Subject to the Plan.

(a) Subject to the provisions of Section 15 hereof, the maximum aggregate number of Shares and options that may be awarded and sold under the Plan is 5,000,000

Shares. The Shares may be authorized, but unissued, or reacquired Common Stock.

(b) Lapsed Awards. If an Award expires or becomes unexercisable without having been exercised in full, is surrendered pursuant to an Exchange Program, or, with
respect to Restricted Stock, Restricted Stock Units, Performance Shares or Performance Units, is forfeited to or repurchased by the Company, the unpurchased Shares (or for
Awards other than Options and Stock Appreciation Rights, the forfeited or repurchased Shares) which were subject thereto will become available for future grant or sale under
the Plan (unless the Plan has terminated). Upon exercise of a Stock Appreciation Right settled in Shares, the gross number of Shares covered by the portion of the Award so
exercised will cease to be available under the Plan. Shares that have actually been issued under the Plan under any Award will not be returned to the Plan and will not become
available for future distribution under the Plan; provided, however, that if unvested Shares  of  Restricted  Stock,  Restricted  Stock  Units,  Performance  Shares  or  Performance
Units are repurchased by the Company or are forfeited to the Company, such Shares will become available for future grant under the Plan. Shares used to pay the tax and/or
exercise price of an Award will become available for future grant or sale under the Plan. To the extent an Award under the Plan is paid out in cash rather than Shares, such cash
payment  will  not  result  in  reducing  the  number  of  Shares  available  for  issuance  under  the  Plan.  Notwithstanding  the  foregoing  provisions  of  this  Section  3(b),  subject  to
adjustment  provided  in  Section  14  hereof,  the  maximum  number  of  Shares  that  may  be  issued  upon  the  exercise  of  Incentive  Stock  Options  will  equal  the  aggregate  Share
number  stated  in  Section  3(a)  above,  plus,  to  the  extent  allowable  under  Section  422  of  the  Code,  any  Shares  that  become  available  for  issuance  under  the  Plan  under  this
Section 3(b).

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(c) Share Reserve. The Company, during the term of this Plan, will at all times reserve and keep available such number of Shares as will be sufficient to satisfy the

requirements of the Plan.

(d) Limitation on Number of Shares Subject to Awards. Notwithstanding any provision in the Plan to the contrary, the maximum aggregate number of Shares with
respect to one or more Awards that may be granted to any one person during any calendar year (measured from the date of any grant) shall be 1,000,000 and the maximum
aggregate amount of cash that may be paid in cash during any calendar year (measured from the date of any payment) with respect to one or more Awards payable in cash shall
be $600,000.

4. Administration of the Plan.

(a) Procedure.

(i) Multiple Administrative Bodies. Different Committees with respect to different groups of Service Providers may administer the Plan.

(ii) Section 162(m). To the extent that the Administrator determines it to be desirable to qualify Awards granted hereunder as “performance-based compensation”
within the meaning of Section 162(m) of the Code, the Plan will be administered by a Committee of two (2) or more “outside directors” within the meaning of
Section 162(m) of the Code.

(iii) Rule 16b-3. To the extent desirable to qualify transactions hereunder as exempt under Rule 16b-3, the transactions contemplated hereunder will be structured to

satisfy the requirements for exemption under Rule 16b-3.

(iv) Other Administration. Other than as provided above, the Plan will be administered by (A) the Board or (B) a Committee, which committee will be constituted to

satisfy Applicable Laws.

(b) Powers of the Administrator. Subject to the provisions of the Plan, and in the case of a Committee, subject to the specific duties delegated by the Board to such

Committee, the Administrator will have the authority, in its discretion:

(i)

to determine the Fair Market Value;

(ii) to select the Service Providers to whom Awards may be granted hereunder;

(iii) to determine the number of Shares to be covered by each Award granted hereunder;

(iv) to approve forms of Award Agreements for use under the Plan;

(v)

to determine the terms and conditions, not inconsistent with the terms of the Plan, of any Award granted hereunder;

(vi) to institute an Exchange Program and to determine the terms and conditions, not inconsistent with the terms of the Plan, for (1) the surrender or cancellation of

outstanding Awards in exchange for Awards of the same type, Awards of a different type, and/or cash, (2) the transfer of outstanding Awards to a financial
institution or other person or entity, or (3) the reduction of the exercise price of outstanding Awards;

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(vii)

to construe and interpret the terms of the Plan and Awards granted pursuant to the Plan;

(viii)

to prescribe, amend and rescind rules and regulations relating to the Plan, including rules and regulations relating to sub-plans established for the purpose of
satisfying applicable foreign laws or for qualifying for favorable tax treatment under applicable foreign laws;

(ix)

to  modify  or  amend  each Award  (subject  to  Section  20(c)  hereof),  including  but  not  limited  to  the  discretionary  authority  to  extend  the  post-termination
exercisability period of Awards;

(x)

to allow Participants to satisfy withholding tax obligations in a manner described in Section 16 hereof;

(xi)

(xii)

to  authorize  any  person  to  execute  on  behalf  of  the  Company  any  instrument  required  to  effect  the  grant  of  an  Award  previously  granted  by  the
Administrator;

to allow a Participant to defer the receipt of the payment of cash or the delivery of Shares that would otherwise be due to such Participant under an Award
pursuant to such procedures as the Administrator may determine; and

(xiii)

to make all other determinations deemed necessary or advisable for administering the Plan.

(c) Effect of Administrator’s Decision . The Administrator’s decisions, determinations, and interpretations will be final and binding on all Participants and any other

holders of Awards.

5. Eligibility. Nonstatutory Stock Options, Restricted Stock, Restricted Stock Units, Stock Appreciation Rights, Performance Units, Performance Shares, and such other cash or
stock awards as the Administrator determines may be granted to Service Providers. Incentive Stock Options may be granted only to Employees.

6. Stock Options.

(a) Limitations.

(i)

Each  Option  will  be  designated  in  the Award Agreement  as  either  an  Incentive  Stock  Option  or  a  Nonstatutory  Stock  Option.  However,  notwithstanding
such designation, to the extent that the aggregate Fair Market Value of the Shares with respect to which Incentive Stock Options are exercisable for the first
time by the Participant during any calendar year (under all plans of the Company and any Parent or Subsidiary) exceeds $100,000 (U.S.), such Options will
be treated as Nonstatutory Stock Options. For purposes of this Section 6(a), Incentive Stock Options will be taken into account in the order in which they
were granted. The Fair Market Value of the Shares will be determined as of the time the Option with respect to such Shares is granted.

(ii)

The Administrator will have complete discretion to determine the number of Shares subject to an Option granted to any Participant.

(b) Term of Option. The Administrator will determine the term of each Option in its sole discretion; provided, however, that the term will be no more than ten (10)
years from the date of grant thereof. Moreover, in the case of an Incentive Stock Option granted to a Participant who, at the time the Incentive Stock Option is granted, owns
stock representing more than 10% of the total combined voting power of all classes of stock of the Company or any Parent or Subsidiary, the term of the Incentive Stock Option
will be five (5) years from the date of grant or such shorter term as may be provided in the Award Agreement.

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(c) Option Exercise Price and Consideration.

(i) Exercise Price. The per share exercise price for the Shares to be issued pursuant to exercise of an Option will be determined by the Administrator, but will be no
less than 100% of the Fair Market Value per Share on the date of grant. In addition, in the case of an Incentive Stock Option granted to an Employee who, at
the time the Incentive Stock Option is granted, owns stock representing more than 10% of the voting power of all classes of stock of the Company or any Parent
or Subsidiary, the per Share exercise price will be no less than 110% of the Fair Market Value per Share on the date of grant. Notwithstanding the foregoing
provisions of this Section 6(c), Options may be granted with a per Share exercise price of less than 100% of the Fair Market Value per Share on the date of
grant pursuant to a transaction described in, and in a manner consistent with, Section 424(a) of the Code.

(ii) Waiting Period and Exercise Dates. At the time an Option is granted, the Administrator will fix the period within which the Option may be exercised and will

determine any conditions that must be satisfied before the Option may be exercised.

(iii) Form of Consideration. The Administrator will determine the acceptable form(s) of consideration for exercising an Option, including the method of payment, to
the extent permitted by Applicable Laws. In the case of an Incentive Stock Option, the Administrator will determine the acceptable form of consideration at the
time of grant. Such consideration may consist entirely of: (1) cash; (2) check; (3) promissory note, to the extent permitted by Applicable Laws, (4) other Shares,
provided that such Shares have a Fair Market Value on the date of surrender equal to the aggregate exercise price of the Shares as to which such Option will be
exercised  and  provided  further  that  accepting  such  Shares  will  not  result  in  any  adverse  accounting  consequences  to  the  Company,  as  the Administrator
determines  in  its  sole  discretion;  (5)  consideration  received  by  the  Company  under  cashless  exercise  program  (whether  through  a  broker  or  otherwise)
implemented by the Company in connection with the Plan; (6) through cashless exercise by reduction in the number of shares of Common Stock otherwise
deliverable upon exercise of such Option with a Fair Market Value equal to the aggregate exercise price at the time of exercise; (7) such other consideration and
method of payment for the issuance of Shares to the extent permitted by Applicable Laws; or (8) any combination of the foregoing methods of payment. In
making  its  determination  as  to  the  type  of  consideration  to  accept,  the Administrator  will  consider  if  acceptance  of  such  consideration  may  be  reasonably
expected to benefit the Company.

(d) Exercise of Option.

(i) Procedure for Exercise; Rights as a Stockholder. Any Option granted hereunder will be exercisable according to the terms of the Plan and at such times and
under such conditions as determined by the Administrator and set forth in the Award Agreement. An Option may not be exercised for a fraction of a Share.

An Option will be deemed exercised when the Company receives: (i) notice of exercise (in such form as the Administrator specifies from time to time) from the
person entitled  to  exercise  the  Option,  and  (ii)  full  payment  for  the  Shares  with  respect  to  which  the  Option  is  exercised (together  with  any  applicable
withholding  taxes).  Full  payment  may  consist  of  any  consideration  and  method  of  payment authorized  by  the Administrator  and  permitted  by  the Award
Agreement and the Plan. Shares issued upon exercise of an Option will be issued in the name of the Participant or, if requested by the Participant, in the name
of the Participant and his or her spouse. Until the Shares are issued (as evidenced by the appropriate entry on the books of the Company or of a duly authorized
transfer agent of the Company), no right to vote or receive dividends or any other rights as a stockholder will exist with respect to the Shares subject to an
Option, notwithstanding the exercise of the Option.  The  Company  will  issue  (or cause to be issued) such Shares promptly after the Option is exercised. No
adjustment will be made for a dividend or other right for which the record date is prior to the date the Shares are issued, except as provided in Section 15 hereof.

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(ii) Termination of Relationship as a Service Provider. If a Participant ceases to be a Service Provider, other than upon the Participant’s termination as the result of
the Participant’s death or Disability, the Participant may exercise his or her Option within such period of time as is specified in the Award Agreement to the
extent  that  the  Option  is  vested  on  the  date  of  termination  (but  in  no  event  later  than  the  expiration  of  the  term  of  such  Option  as  set  forth  in  the Award
Agreement). In the absence of a specified time in the Award Agreement, the Option will remain exercisable for three (3) months following the Participant’s
termination. Unless otherwise provided by the Administrator, if on the date of termination the Participant is not vested as to his or her entire Option, the Shares
covered by the unvested portion of the Option will revert to the Plan. If after termination the Participant does not exercise his or her Option within the time
specified by the Administrator, the Option will terminate, and the Shares covered by such Option will revert to the Plan.

(iii) Disability of Participant. If a Participant ceases to be a Service Provider as a result of the Participant’s Disability, the Participant may exercise his or her Option
within such period of time as is specified in the Award Agreement to the extent the Option is vested on the date of termination (but in no event later than the
expiration of the term of such Option as set forth in the Award Agreement). In the absence of a specified time in the Award Agreement, the Option will remain
exercisable  for  six  (6)  months  following  the  Participant’s  termination.  Unless  otherwise  provided  by  the Administrator,  if  on  the  date  of  termination  the
Participant is not vested as to his or her entire Option, the Shares covered by the unvested portion of the Option will revert to the Plan. If after termination the
Participant does not exercise his or her Option within the time specified herein, the Option will terminate, and the Shares covered by such Option will revert to
the Plan.

(iv) Death  of  Participant.  If  a  Participant  dies  while  a  Service  Provider,  the  Option  may  be  exercised  within  such  period  of  time  as  is  specified  in  the Award
Agreement to the extent that the Option is vested on the date of death (but in no event may the option be exercised later than the expiration of the term of such
Option as set forth in the Award Agreement), by the Participant’s designated beneficiary, provided such beneficiary has been designated prior to Participant’s
death  in  a  form  acceptable  to  the Administrator.  If  no  such  beneficiary  has  been  designated  by  the  Participant,  then  such  Option  may  be  exercised  by  the
personal representative of the Participant’s estate or by the person(s) to whom the Option is transferred pursuant to the Participant’s will or in accordance with
the laws of descent and distribution. In the absence of a specified time in the Award Agreement, the Option will remain exercisable for six (6) months following
Participant’s death. Unless otherwise provided by the Administrator, if at the time of death Participant is not vested as to his or her entire Option, the Shares
covered by the unvested portion of the Option will continue to vest in accordance with the Award Agreement. If the Option is not so exercised within the time
specified herein, the Option will terminate, and the Shares covered by such Option will revert to the Plan.

7. Stock Appreciation Rights.

(a) Grant of Stock Appreciation Rights. Subject to the terms and conditions of the Plan, a Stock Appreciation Right may be granted to Service Providers at any time

and from time to time as will be determined by the Administrator, in its sole discretion.

(b) Number of Shares. The Administrator will have complete discretion to determine the number of Stock Appreciation Rights granted to any Participant.

(c) Exercise Price and Other Terms. The Administrator, subject to the provisions of the Plan, will have complete discretion to determine the terms and conditions of
Stock Appreciation Rights granted under the Plan; provided, however, that the exercise price will be not less than 100% of the Fair Market Value of a Share on the date of
grant.

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(d) Stock Appreciation Rights Agreement . Each Stock Appreciation Right grant will be evidenced by an Award Agreement that will specify the exercise price, the

term of the Stock Appreciation Right, the conditions of exercise, and such other terms and conditions as the Administrator, in its sole discretion, will determine.

(e) Expiration of Stock Appreciation Rights. A Stock Appreciation Right granted under the Plan will expire upon the date determined by the Administrator, in its sole
discretion, and set forth in the Award Agreement; provided, however, that the term will be no more than ten (10) years from the date of grant thereof. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, the rules of Section 6(d) above also will apply to Stock Appreciation Rights.

(f) Payment of Stock Appreciation Right Amount. Upon exercise of a Stock Appreciation Right, a Participant will be entitled to receive payment from the Company in

an amount determined by multiplying:

(i) The difference between the Fair Market Value of a Share on the date of exercise over the exercise price; times

(ii) The number of Shares with respect to which the Stock Appreciation Right is exercised.

At the discretion of the Administrator, the payment upon Stock Appreciation Right exercise may be in cash, in Shares of equivalent value, or in some combination

thereof.

8. Restricted Stock.

(a) Grant of Restricted Stock. Subject to the terms and provisions of the Plan, the Administrator, at any time and from time to time, may grant Shares of Restricted

Stock to Service Providers in such amounts as the Administrator, in its sole discretion, will determine.

(b) Restricted Stock Agreement. Each Award of Restricted Stock will be evidenced by an Award Agreement that will specify the Period of Restriction, the number of
Shares granted, and such other terms and conditions as the Administrator, in its sole discretion, will determine. Unless the Administrator determines otherwise, the Company as
escrow agent will hold Shares of Restricted Stock until the restrictions on such Shares have lapsed.

(c) Transferability.  Except  as  provided  in  this  Section  8,  Shares  of  Restricted  Stock  may  not  be  sold,  transferred,  pledged,  assigned,  or  otherwise  alienated  or

hypothecated until the end of the applicable Period of Restriction.

(d) Other  Restrictions.  The Administrator,  in  its  sole  discretion,  may  impose  such  other  restrictions  on  Shares  of  Restricted  Stock  as  it  may  deem  advisable  or

appropriate.

(e) Removal of Restrictions. Except as otherwise provided in this Section 8, Shares of Restricted Stock covered by each Restricted Stock grant made under the Plan will
be  released  from  escrow  as  soon  as  practicable  after  the  last  day  of  the  Period  of  Restriction.  The Administrator,  in  its  discretion,  may  accelerate  the  time  at  which  any
restrictions will lapse or be removed.

(f) Voting Rights. During the Period of Restriction, Service Providers holding Shares of Restricted Stock granted hereunder may exercise full voting rights with respect

to those Shares, unless the Administrator determines otherwise.

(g) Dividends and Other Distributions. During the Period of Restriction, Service Providers holding Shares of Restricted Stock will be entitled to receive all dividends
and other distributions paid with respect to such Shares unless otherwise provided in the Award Agreement. If any such dividends or distributions are paid in Shares, the Shares
will be subject to the same restrictions on transferability and forfeitability as the Shares of Restricted Stock with respect to which they were paid.

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(h) Return of Restricted Stock to Company. On the date set forth in the Award Agreement, the Restricted Stock for which restrictions have not lapsed will revert to the

Company and again will become available for grant under the Plan.

(i) Section 162(m) Performance Restrictions. For purposes of qualifying grants of Restricted Stock as “performance-based compensation” under Section 162(m) of the
Code, the Administrator, in its discretion, may set restrictions based upon the achievement of Performance Goals. The Performance Goals will be set by the Administrator on or
before  the  Determination  Date.  In  granting  Restricted  Stock  which  is  intended  to  qualify  under  Section  162(m)  of  the  Code,  the Administrator  will  follow  any  procedures
determined by it from time to time to be necessary or appropriate to ensure qualification of the Award under Section 162(m) of the Code (e.g., in determining the Performance
Goals).

9. Restricted Stock Units.

(a) Grant.  Restricted  Stock  Units  may  be  granted  at  any  time  and  from  time  to  time  as  determined  by  the Administrator.  Each  Restricted  Stock  Unit  grant  will  be
evidenced by an Award Agreement that will specify such other terms and conditions as the Administrator, in its sole discretion, will determine, including all terms, conditions,
and restrictions related to the grant, the number of Restricted Stock Units and the form of payout, which, subject to Section 9(d) hereof, may be left to the discretion of the
Administrator.

(b) Vesting Criteria and Other Terms . The Administrator will set vesting criteria in its discretion, which, depending on the extent to which the criteria are met, will
determine the number of Restricted Stock Units that will be paid out to the Participant. After the grant of Restricted Stock Units, the Administrator, in its sole discretion, may
reduce or waive any restrictions for such Restricted Stock Units. Each Award of Restricted Stock Units will be evidenced by an Award Agreement that will specify the vesting
criteria, and such other terms and conditions as the Administrator, in its sole discretion will determine. The Administrator, in its discretion, may accelerate the time at which any
restrictions will lapse or be removed.

(c) Earning  Restricted  Stock  Units.  Upon  meeting  the  applicable  vesting  criteria,  the  Participant  will  be  entitled  to  receive  a  payout  as  specified  in  the  Award

Agreement.

(d) Form and Timing of Payment. Payment of earned Restricted Stock Units will be made as soon as practicable after the date(s) set forth in the Award Agreement.
The Administrator, in its sole discretion, may pay earned Restricted Stock Units in cash, Shares, or a combination thereof. Shares represented by Restricted Stock Units that are
fully paid in cash again will be available for grant under the Plan.

(e) Cancellation. On the date set forth in the Award Agreement, all unearned Restricted Stock Units will be forfeited to the Company.

(f) Section 162(m) Performance Restrictions. For purposes of qualifying grants of Restricted Stock Units as “performance-based compensation” under Section 162(m)
of  the  Code,  the  Administrator,  in  its  discretion,  may  set  restrictions  based  upon  the  achievement  of  Performance  Goals.  The  Performance  Goals  will  be  set  by  the
Administrator on or before the Determination Date. In granting Restricted Stock Units which are intended to qualify under Section 162(m) of the Code, the Administrator will
follow  any  procedures  determined  by  it  from  time  to  time  to  be  necessary  or  appropriate  to  ensure  qualification  of  the Award  under  Section  162(m)  of  the  Code  (e.g.,  in
determining the Performance Goals).

10. Performance Units and Performance Shares.

(a) Grant of Performance Units/Shares. Performance Units and Performance Shares may be granted to Service Providers at any time and from time to time, as will be
determined by the Administrator, in its sole discretion. The Administrator will have complete discretion in determining the number of Performance Units/Shares granted to each
Participant.

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(b) Value of Performance Units/Shares. Each Performance Unit will have an initial value that is established by the Administrator on or before the date of grant. Each

Performance Share will have an initial value equal to the Fair Market Value of a Share on the date of grant.

(c) Performance Objectives and Other Terms. The Administrator will set performance objectives or other vesting provisions. The Administrator may set vesting criteria
based upon the achievement of Company-wide, business unit, or individual goals (including, but not limited to, continued employment), or any other basis determined by the
Administrator in its discretion. Each Award of Performance Units/Shares will be evidenced by an Award Agreement that will specify the Performance Period, and such other
terms and conditions as the Administrator, in its sole discretion, will determine.

(d) Earning  of  Performance  Units/Shares. After  the  applicable  Performance  Period  has  ended,  the  holder  of  Performance  Units/Shares  will  be  entitled  to  receive  a
payout  of  the  number  of  Performance  Units/Shares  earned  by  the  Participant  over  the  Performance  Period,  to  be  determined  as  a  function  of  the  extent  to  which  the
corresponding performance objectives or other vesting provisions have been achieved. After the grant of a Performance Unit/Share, the Administrator, in its sole discretion,
may reduce or waive any performance objectives or other vesting provisions for such Performance Unit/Share.

(e) Form and Timing of Payment of Performance Units/Shares. Payment of earned Performance Units/Shares will be made as soon as practicable after the expiration
of  the  applicable  Performance  Period.  The Administrator,  in  its  sole  discretion,  may  pay  earned  Performance  Units/Shares  in  the  form  of  cash,  in  Shares  (which  have  an
aggregate Fair Market Value equal to the value of the earned Performance Units/Shares at the close of the applicable Performance Period) or in a combination thereof.

(f) Cancellation of Performance Units/Shares. On the date set forth in the Award Agreement, all unearned or unvested Performance Units/Shares will be forfeited to

the Company, and again will be available for grant under the Plan.

( g ) Section  162(m)  Performance  Restrictions.  For  purposes  of  qualifying  grants  of  Performance  Units/Shares  as  “performance-based  compensation”  under
Section 162(m) of the Code, the Administrator, in its discretion, may set restrictions based upon the achievement of Performance Goals. The Performance Goals will be set by
the  Administrator  on  or  before  the  Determination  Date.  In  granting  Performance  Units/Shares  which  are  intended  to  qualify  under  Section  162(m)  of  the  Code,  the
Administrator will follow any procedures determined by it from time to time to be necessary or appropriate to ensure qualification of the Award under Section 162(m) of the
Code (e.g., in determining the Performance Goals).

11. Performance-Based Compensation Under Code Section 162(m).

(a) General. If the Administrator, in its discretion, decides to grant an Award intended to qualify as “performance-based compensation” under Code Section 162(m),
the provisions of this Section 11 will control over any contrary provision in the Plan; provided, however, that the Administrator may in its discretion grant Awards that are not
intended to qualify as “performance-based compensation” under Section 162(m) of the Code to such Participants that are based on Performance Goals or other specific criteria
or goals but that do not satisfy the requirements of this Section 11.

(b) Performance Goals.  The  granting  and/or  vesting  of Awards  of  Restricted  Stock,  Restricted  Stock  Units,  Performance  Shares  and  Performance  Units  and  other
incentives under the Plan may be made subject to the attainment of performance goals relating to one or more business criteria within the meaning of Code Section 162(m) and
may provide for a targeted level or levels of achievement (“Performance Goals”) including (i) earnings per Share, (ii) operating cash flow, (iii) operating income, (iv) profit
after-tax, (v) profit before-tax, (vi) return on assets, (vii) return on equity, (viii) return on sales, (ix) revenue, and (x) total shareholder return. Any Performance Goals may be
used to measure the performance of the Company as a whole or a business unit of the Company and may be measured relative to a peer group or index. The Performance Goals
may differ from Participant to Participant and from Award to Award. Prior to the Determination Date, the Administrator will determine whether any significant element(s) will
be included in or excluded from the calculation of any Performance Goal with respect to any Participant.

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(c) Procedures. To the extent necessary to comply with the performance-based compensation provisions of Code Section 162(m), with respect to any Award granted
subject to Performance Goals, within the first twenty-five percent (25%) of the Performance Period, but in no event more than ninety (90) days following the commencement of
any Performance Period (or such other time as may be required or permitted by Code Section 162(m)), the Administrator will, in writing, (i) designate one or more Participants
to whom an Award will be made, (ii) select the Performance Goals applicable to the Performance Period, (iii) establish the Performance Goals, and amounts of such Awards, as
applicable, which may be earned for such Performance Period, and (iv) specify the relationship between Performance Goals and the amounts of such Awards, as applicable, to
be  earned  by  each  Participant  for  such  Performance  Period.  Following  the  completion  of  each  Performance  Period,  the Administrator  will  certify  in  writing  whether  the
applicable Performance Goals have been achieved for such Performance Period. In determining the amounts earned by a Participant, the Administrator will have the right to
reduce or eliminate (but not to increase) the amount payable at a given level of performance to take into account additional factors that the Administrator may deem relevant to
the assessment of individual or corporate performance for the Performance Period. A Participant will be eligible to receive payment pursuant to an Award for a Performance
Period only if the Performance Goals for such period are achieved.

(d) Additional Limitations.  Notwithstanding  any  other  provision  of  the  Plan,  any Award  which  is  granted  to  a  Participant  and  is  intended  to  constitute  qualified
performance based compensation under Code Section 162(m) will be subject to any additional limitations set forth in the Code (including any amendment to Section 162(m)) or
any regulations and ruling issued thereunder that are requirements for qualification as qualified performance-based compensation as described in Section 162(m) of the Code,
and the Plan will be deemed amended to the extent necessary to conform to such requirements.

12. Compliance with Code Section 409A. Awards will be designed and operated in such a manner that they are either exempt from the application of, or comply with, the
requirements of Code Section 409A, except as otherwise determined in the sole discretion of the Administrator. The Plan and each Award Agreement under the Plan is intended
to meet the requirements of Code Section 409A and will be construed and interpreted in accordance with such intent, except as otherwise determined in the sole discretion of the
Administrator.  To  the  extent  that  an Award  or  payment,  or  the  settlement  or  deferral  thereof,  is  subject  to  Code  Section  409A  the Award  will  be  granted,  paid,  settled  or
deferred in a manner that will meet the requirements of Code Section 409A, such that the grant, payment, settlement or deferral will not be subject to the additional tax or
interest applicable under Code Section 409A.

13. Leaves of Absence. Unless the Administrator provides otherwise, vesting of Awards granted hereunder will be suspended during any unpaid leave of absence. A Service
Provider will not cease to be an Employee in the case of (i) any leave of absence approved by the Company, or (ii) transfers between locations of the Company or between the
Company, its Parent, or any Subsidiary. For purposes of Incentive Stock Options, no such leave may exceed three (3) months, unless reemployment upon expiration of such
leave is guaranteed by statute or contract. If reemployment upon expiration of a leave of absence approved by the Company is not so guaranteed, then six (6) months and one
day following the commencement of such leave any Incentive Stock Option held by the Participant will cease to be treated as an Incentive Stock Option and will be treated for
tax purposes as a Nonstatutory Stock Option.

14. Transferability of Awards . Unless determined otherwise by the Administrator, an Award may not be sold, pledged, assigned, hypothecated, transferred, or disposed of in
any manner other than by will or by the laws of descent or distribution and may be exercised, during the lifetime of the Participant, only by the Participant. If the Administrator
makes an Award transferable, such Award may only be transferred (i) by will, (ii) by the laws of descent and distribution, (iii) to a revocable trust, or (iii) as permitted by Rule
701 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

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15. Adjustments; Dissolution or Liquidation; Merger or Change in Control.

(a) Adjustments. In the event that any dividend or other distribution (whether in the form of cash, Shares, other securities, or other property), recapitalization, stock
split, reverse stock split, reorganization, merger, consolidation, split-up, spin-off, combination, repurchase, or exchange of Shares or other securities of the Company, or other
change  in  the  corporate  structure  of  the  Company  affecting  the  Shares  occurs,  the Administrator,  in  order  to  prevent  diminution  or  enlargement  of  the  benefits  or  potential
benefits intended to be made available under the Plan, will adjust the number and class of Shares that may be delivered under the Plan and/or the number, class, and price of
Shares covered by each outstanding Award, and the numerical Share limits set forth in Sections 3, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 hereof.

(b) Dissolution  or  Liquidation.  In  the  event  of  the  proposed  dissolution  or  liquidation  of  the  Company,  the Administrator  will  notify  each  Participant  as  soon  as
practicable  prior  to  the  effective  date  of  such  proposed  transaction.  To  the  extent  it  has  not  been  previously  exercised,  an Award  will  terminate  immediately  prior  to  the
consummation of such proposed action.

(c) Change in Control. In the event of a merger of the Company with or into another corporation or other entity or a Change in Control, each outstanding Award will be
treated as the Administrator determines (subject to the provisions of the proceeding paragraph) without a Participant’s consent, including, without limitation, that (i) Awards will
be  assumed,  or  substantially  equivalent Awards  will  be  substituted,  by  the  acquiring  or  succeeding  corporation  (the  “ Successor Corporation”)  (or  an  affiliate  thereof)  with
appropriate  adjustments  as  to  the  number  and  kind  of  shares  and  prices;  (ii)  upon  written  notice  to  a  Participant,  that  the  Participant’s  Awards  will  terminate  upon  or
immediately prior to the consummation of such merger or Change in Control; (iii) outstanding Awards will vest and become exercisable, realizable, or payable, or restrictions
applicable to an Award will lapse, in whole or in part prior to or upon consummation of such merger or Change in Control, and, to the extent the Administrator determines,
terminate upon or immediately prior to the effectiveness of such merger or Change in Control; (iv) (A) the termination of an Award in exchange for an amount of cash and/or
property, if any, equal to the amount that would have been attained upon the exercise of such Award or realization of the Participant’s rights as of the date of the occurrence of
the transaction (and, for the avoidance of doubt, if as of the date of the occurrence of the transaction the Administrator determines in good faith that no amount would have been
attained  upon  the  exercise  of  such  Award  or  realization  of  the  Participant’s  rights,  then  such  Award  may  be  terminated  by  the  Company  without  payment),  or  (B)  the
replacement of such Award with other rights or property selected by the Administrator in its sole discretion; or (v) any combination of the foregoing. In taking any of the actions
permitted under this subsection (c), the Administrator will not be obligated to treat all Awards, all Awards held by a Participant, or all Awards of the same type, similarly.

In the event that the Successor Corporation does not assume or substitute for the Award, the Participant will fully vest in and have the right to exercise all of his or her
outstanding Options and Stock Appreciation Rights, including Shares as to which such Awards would not otherwise be vested or exercisable, all restrictions on Restricted Stock
will lapse, and, with respect to Restricted Stock Units, Performance Shares and Performance Units, all Performance Goals or other vesting criteria will be deemed achieved at
target levels and all other terms and conditions met. In addition, if an Option or Stock Appreciation Right is not assumed or substituted for in the event of a Change in Control,
the Administrator will notify the Participant in writing or electronically that the Option or Stock Appreciation Right will be fully vested and exercisable for a period of time
determined by the Administrator in its sole discretion, and the Option or Stock Appreciation Right will terminate upon the expiration of such period.

For the purposes of this subsection (c), an Award will be considered assumed if, following the Change in Control, the Award confers the right to purchase or receive,
for each Share subject to the Award immediately prior to the Change in Control, the consideration (whether stock, cash, or other securities or property) or, in the case of a Stock
Appreciation Right upon the exercise of which the Administrator determines to pay cash or a Performance Share or Performance Unit which the Administrator can determine to
pay in cash, the fair market value of the consideration received in the merger or Change in Control by holders of Common Stock for each Share held on the effective date of the
transaction (and if holders were offered a choice of consideration, the type of consideration chosen by the holders of a majority of the outstanding Shares); provided, however,
that if such consideration received in the Change in Control is not solely common stock of the Successor Corporation, the Administrator may, with the consent of the Successor
Corporation, provide for the consideration to be received upon the exercise of an Option or Stock Appreciation Right or upon the payout of a Performance Share or Performance
Unit, for each Share subject to such Award (or in the case of Performance Units, the number of implied shares determined by dividing the value of the Performance Units by the
per share consideration received by holders of Common Stock in the Change in Control), to be solely common stock of the Successor Corporation equal in fair market value to
the per share consideration received by holders of Common Stock in the Change in Control.

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Notwithstanding anything in this Section 15(c) to the contrary, an Award that vests, is earned or paid-out upon the satisfaction of one or more Performance Goals will
not be considered assumed if the Company or its successor modifies any of such Performance Goals without the Participant’s consent; provided, however, a modification to
such  Performance  Goals  only  to  reflect  the  Successor  Corporation’s  post-Change  in  Control  corporate  structure  will  not  be  deemed  to  invalidate  an  otherwise  valid Award
assumption. In the case of an Award providing for the payment of deferred compensation subject to Section 409A of the Code, any payment of such deferred compensation by
reason of a Change in Control shall be made only if the Change in Control is one described in subsection (a)(2)(A)(v) of Section 409A and the guidance thereunder and shall be
paid  consistent  with  the  requirements  of  Section  409A.  If  any  deferred  compensation  that  would  otherwise  be  payable  by  reason  of  a  Change  in  Control  cannot  be  paid  by
reason  of  the  immediately  preceding  sentence,  it  shall  be  paid  as  soon  as  practicable  thereafter  consistent  with  the  requirements  of  Section  409A,  as  determined  by  the
Administrator.

16. Tax Withholding.

(a) Withholding Requirements. Prior to the delivery of any Shares or cash pursuant to an Award (or exercise thereof), the Company will have the power and the right to
deduct or withhold, or require a Participant to remit to the Company, an amount sufficient to satisfy federal, state, local, foreign or other taxes (including the Participant’s FICA
obligation) required to be withheld with respect to such Award (or exercise thereof).

(b) Withholding Arrangements. The Administrator, in its sole discretion and pursuant to such procedures as it may specify from time to time, may permit a Participant
to satisfy such tax withholding obligation, in whole or in part by (without limitation) (i) paying cash, (ii) electing to have the Company withhold otherwise deliverable cash or
Shares having a Fair Market Value equal to the minimum amount required to be withheld, (iii) delivering to the Company already-owned Shares having a Fair Market Value
equal to the amount required to be withheld, or (iv) selling a sufficient number of Shares otherwise deliverable to the Participant through such means as the Administrator may
determine in its sole discretion (whether through a broker or otherwise) equal to the amount required to be withheld. The amount of the withholding requirement will be deemed
to include any amount which the Administrator agrees may be withheld at the time the election is made, not to exceed the amount determined by using the maximum federal,
state or local marginal income tax rates applicable to the Participant with respect to the Award on the date that the amount of tax to be withheld is to be determined. The Fair
Market Value of the Shares to be withheld or delivered will be determined as of the date that the taxes are required to be withheld.

17. No Effect on Employment or Service. Neither the Plan nor any Award will confer upon a Participant any right with respect to continuing the Participant’s relationship as a
Service Provider with the Company, nor will they interfere in any way with the Participant’s right or the Company’s right to terminate such relationship at any time, with or
without cause, to the extent permitted by Applicable Laws.

18. Date of Grant. The date of grant of an Award will be, for all purposes, the date on which the Administrator makes the determination granting such Award, or such other
later date as is determined by the Administrator. Notice of the determination will be provided to each Participant within a reasonable time after the date of such grant.

19. Term of Plan. Subject to Section 23 hereof, the Plan will become effective upon its adoption by the Board. It will continue in effect for a term of ten (10) years unless
terminated earlier under Section 20 hereof.

20. Amendment and Termination of the Plan.

(a) Amendment and Termination. The Administrator may at any time amend, alter, suspend or terminate the Plan.

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(b) Stockholder Approval. The Company will obtain stockholder approval of any Plan amendment to the extent necessary and desirable to comply with Applicable

Laws.

(c) Effect of Amendment or Termination. No amendment, alteration, suspension, or termination of the Plan will impair the rights of any Participant, unless mutually
agreed otherwise between the Participant and the Administrator, which agreement must be in writing and signed by the Participant and the Company. Termination of the Plan
will not affect the Administrator’s ability to exercise the powers granted to it hereunder with respect to Awards granted under the Plan prior to the date of such termination.

21. Conditions Upon Issuance of Shares.

(a) Legal Compliance. Shares will not be issued pursuant to the exercise of an Award unless the exercise of such Award and the issuance and delivery of such Shares

will comply with Applicable Laws and will be further subject to the approval of counsel for the Company with respect to such compliance.

(b) Investment Representations. As a condition to the exercise of an Award, the Company may require the person exercising such Award to represent and warrant at
the time of any such exercise that the Shares are being purchased only for investment and without any present intention to sell or distribute such Shares if, in the opinion of
counsel for the Company, such a representation is required.

(c) Restrictive Legends. All Award Agreements and all securities of the Company issued pursuant thereto shall bear such legends regarding restrictions on transfer and

such other legends as the appropriate officer of the Corporation shall determine to be necessary or advisable to comply with applicable securities and other laws.

22.  Inability  to  Obtain  Authority.  The  inability  of  the  Company  to  obtain  authority  from  any  regulatory  body  having  jurisdiction,  which  authority  is  deemed  by  the
Company’s counsel to be necessary to the lawful issuance and sale of any Shares hereunder, will relieve the Company of any liability in respect of the failure to issue or sell
such Shares as to which such requisite authority will not have been obtained.

23. Stockholder Approval. The Plan will be subject to approval by the stockholders of the Company within twelve (12) months after the date the Plan is adopted by the Board.
Such  stockholder  approval  will  be  obtained  in  the  manner  and  to  the  degree  required  under Applicable  Laws.  In  the  event  that  stockholder  approval  is  not  obtained  within
twelve (12) months after the date the Plan is adopted by the Board, the Plan and all Awards granted hereunder shall be void ab initio and of no effect. Notwithstanding any other
provisions of the Plan, no Awards shall be exercisable until the date of such stockholder approval.

23. Notification of Election Under Section 83(b) of the Code. If any Service Provider shall, in connection with the acquisition of Shares under the Plan, make the election
permitted under Section 83(b) of the Code, such Service Provider shall notify the Company of such election within ten (10) days of filing notice of the election with the Internal
Revenue Service and provide the Company with a copy thereof, in addition to any filing and a notification required pursuant to regulations issued under the authority of Section
83(b) of the Code. A Service Provider shall not be permitted to make a Section 83(b) election with respect to an Award of a Restricted Stock Unit.

24.  Notification  Upon  Disqualifying  Disposition  Under  Section  421(b)  of  the  Code.  Each  Service  Provider  shall  notify  the  Company  of  any  disposition  of  Shares  issued
pursuant to the exercise of an Incentive Stock Option under the circumstances described in Section 421(b) of the Code (relating to certain disqualifying dispositions), within ten
(10) days of such disposition.

25. Choice of Law. The Plan and all rules and determinations made and taken pursuant hereto will be governed by the laws of the State of Colorado, to the extent not preempted
by federal law, and construed accordingly.

** Adopted by the Board as of February 7, 2020. **

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GROWGENERATION, CORP.

AMENDED AND RESTATED 2018 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN

STOCK OPTION AWARD AGREEMENT

Exhibit 10.4

Unless otherwise defined herein, the terms defined in the GrowGeneration, Corp. Amended and Restated 2018 Equity Incentive Plan (the “Plan”) will have the same

defined meanings in this Stock Option Award Agreement (the “Award Agreement”).

I. NOTICE OF STOCK OPTION GRANT

Participant Name: __________________________________

Address: __________________________________________

You have been granted an Option to purchase Common Stock of GrowGeneration, Corp. (the “Company”), subject to the terms and conditions of the Plan and this

Award Agreement, as follows:

Grant Number

Date of Grant

____________________________________________

____________________________________________

Vesting Commencement Date

____________________________________________

Exercise Price per Share

____________________________________________

Total Number of Shares Granted

____________________________________________

Total Exercise Price

Type of Option:

Term/Expiration Date:

Vesting Schedule:

____________________________________________

[  ] _____________ Incentive Stock Option

[  ] _____________ Nonstatutory Stock Option

____________________________________________

Subject to any acceleration provisions contained in the Plan or set forth herein, this Option shall vest and may be exercised, as follows:

a. _____________ options shall become exerciseable commencing _____________

b. _____________ options shall become exerciseable commencing _____________

c. _____________ options shall become exerciseable commencing _____________

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Termination Period:

This Option will be exercisable for three months after Participant ceases to be a Service Provider, unless such termination is due to Participant’s death or Disability, in
which  case  this  Option  will  be  exercisable  for  six  months  after  Participant  ceases  to  be  Service  Provider.  Notwithstanding  the  foregoing,  in  no  event  may  this  Option  be
exercised after the Term/Expiration Date as provided above and may be subject to earlier termination as provided in Section 15 of the Plan.

By Participant’s signature and the signature of the Company’s representative below, Participant and the Company agree that this Option is granted under and governed
by the terms and conditions of the Plan and this Award Agreement, including the Terms and Conditions of Stock Option Grant, attached hereto as  Exhibit A, all of which are
made a part of this document. Participant has reviewed the Plan and this Award Agreement in their entirety, has had an opportunity to obtain the advice of counsel prior to
executing this Award Agreement and fully understands all provisions of the Plan and Award Agreement. Participant hereby agrees to accept as binding, conclusive and final all
decisions  or  interpretations  of  the Administrator  upon  any  questions  relating  to  the  Plan  and Award Agreement.  Participant  further  agrees  to  notify  the  Company  upon  any
change in the residence address indicated below.

PARTICIPANT:

  GROWGENERATION, CORP.

Signature

Print Name

Residence Address:

  By

  Title

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EXHIBIT A

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF STOCK OPTION GRANT

1. Grant of Option. The Company hereby grants to the Participant named in the Notice of Stock Option Grant (“Notice of Grant”)  attached  as  Part  I  of  this Award
Agreement (the “Participant”) an option (the “Option”) to purchase the number of Shares, as set forth in the Notice of Grant, at the exercise price per Share set forth in the
Notice of Grant (the “Exercise Price”), subject to all of the terms and conditions in this Award Agreement and the Plan, which is incorporated herein by reference. Subject to
Section 20 of the Plan, in the event of a conflict between the terms and conditions of the Plan and the terms and conditions of this Award Agreement, the terms and conditions of
the Plan will prevail.

If  designated  in  the  Notice  of  Grant  as  an  Incentive  Stock  Option  (“ISO”),  this  Option  is  intended  to  qualify  as  an  ISO  under  Section  422  of  the  Internal
Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”). However, if this Option is intended to be an ISO, to the extent that it exceeds the $100,000 rule of Code Section 422(d) it will
be  treated  as  a  Nonstatutory  Stock  Option  (“NSO”).  Further,  if  for  any  reason  this  Option  (or  portion  thereof)  will  not  qualify  as  an  ISO,  then,  to  the  extent  of  such
nonqualification,  such  Option  (or  portion  thereof)  shall  be  regarded  as  a  NSO  granted  under  the  Plan.  In  no  event  will  the Administrator,  the  Company  or  any  Parent  or
Subsidiary or any of their respective employees or directors have any liability to Participant (or any other person) due to the failure of the Option to qualify for any reason as an
ISO.

2. Vesting Schedule. Except as provided in Section 3, the Option awarded by this Award Agreement will vest in accordance with the vesting provisions set forth in the
Notice of Grant. Shares scheduled to vest on a certain date or upon the occurrence of a certain condition will not vest in Participant in accordance with any of the provisions of
this Award Agreement, unless Participant will have been continuously a Service Provider from the Date of Grant until the date such vesting occurs.

3. Administrator Discretion.  The Administrator,  in  its  discretion,  may  accelerate  the  vesting  of  the  balance,  or  some  lesser  portion  of  the  balance,  of  the  unvested

Option at any time, subject to the terms of the Plan. If so accelerated, such Option will be considered as having vested as of the date specified by the Administrator.

4. Exercise of Option.

accordance with the Plan and the terms of this Award Agreement.

(a) Right to Exercise.  This  Option  may  be  exercised  only  within  the  term  set  out  in  the  Notice  of  Grant,  and  may  be  exercised  during  such  term  only  in

(b) Method of Exercise. This Option is exercisable by delivery of an exercise notice, in the form attached as Exhibit B (the “Exercise Notice”) or in a manner
and pursuant to such procedures as the Administrator may determine, which will state the election to exercise the Option, the number of Shares in respect of which the Option is
being  exercised  (the  “Exercised Shares”),  and  such  other  representations  and  agreements  as  may  be  required  by  the  Company  pursuant  to  the  provisions  of  the  Plan.  The
Exercise Notice will be completed by Participant and delivered to the Company. The Exercise Notice will be accompanied by payment of the aggregate Exercise Price as to all
Exercised Shares together with any applicable tax withholding. This Option will be deemed to be exercised upon receipt by the Company of such fully executed Exercise Notice
accompanied by such aggregate Exercise Price.

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5. Method of Payment. Payment of the aggregate Exercise Price will be by any of the following, or a combination thereof, at the election of Participant.

(a) cash;

(b) check;

(c) consideration received by the Company under a formal cashless exercise program adopted by the Company in connection with the Plan;

equal to the aggregate exercise price at the time of exercise; or

(d) cashless exercise by reduction in the number of shares of Common Stock otherwise deliverable upon exercise of such Option with a Fair Market Value

that accepting such Shares, in the sole discretion of the Administrator, will not result in any adverse accounting consequences to the Company.

(e) surrender of other Shares which have a Fair Market Value on the date of surrender equal to the aggregate Exercise Price of the Exercised Shares, provided

6. Tax Obligations.

(a) Withholding Taxes. Notwithstanding any contrary provision of this Award Agreement, no certificate representing the Shares will be issued to Participant,
unless and until satisfactory arrangements (as determined by the Administrator) will have been made by Participant with respect to the payment of income, employment and
other taxes which the Company determines must be withheld with respect to such Shares. To the extent determined appropriate by the Company in its discretion, it will have the
right  (but  not  the  obligation)  to  satisfy  any  tax  withholding  obligations  by  reducing  the  number  of  Shares  otherwise  deliverable  to  Participant.  If  Participant  fails  to  make
satisfactory arrangements for the payment of any required tax withholding obligations hereunder at the time of the Option exercise, Participant acknowledges and agrees that the
Company may refuse to honor the exercise and refuse to deliver Shares if such withholding amounts are not delivered at the time of exercise.

(b) Notice of Disqualifying Disposition of ISO Shares. If the Option granted to Participant herein is an ISO, and if Participant sells or otherwise disposes of
any of the Shares acquired pursuant to the ISO on or before the later of (i) the date two (2) years after the Date of Grant, or (ii) the date one (1) year after the date of exercise,
Participant will immediately notify the Company in writing of such disposition. Participant agrees that Participant may be subject to income tax withholding by the Company on
the compensation income recognized by Participant.

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(c) Code  Section  409A.  Under  Code  Section  409A,  an  option  that  vests  after  December  31,  2004  (or  that  vested  on  or  prior  to  such  date  but  which  was
materially modified after October 3, 2004) that was granted with a per share exercise price that is determined by the Internal Revenue Service (the “IRS”) to be less than the
Fair Market Value of a Share on the date of grant (a “ Discount Option”) may be considered “deferred compensation.” A Discount Option may result in (i) income recognition
by Participant prior to the exercise of the option, (ii) an additional twenty percent (20%) federal income tax, and (iii) potential penalty and interest charges. The Discount Option
may also result in additional state income, penalty and interest charges to the Participant. Participant acknowledges that the Company cannot and has not guaranteed that the
IRS will agree that the per Share exercise price of this Option equals or exceeds the Fair Market Value of a Share on the Date of Grant in a later examination. Participant agrees
that if the IRS determines that the Option was granted with a per Share exercise price that was less than the Fair Market Value of a Share on the date of grant, Participant will be
solely responsible for Participant’s costs related to such a determination.

7. Rights as Stockholder. Neither Participant nor any person claiming under or through Participant will have any of the rights or privileges of a stockholder of the
Company in respect of any Shares deliverable hereunder unless and until certificates representing such Shares will have been issued, recorded on the records of the Company or
its transfer agents or registrars, and delivered to Participant. After such issuance, recordation and delivery, Participant will have all the rights of a stockholder of the Company
with respect to voting such Shares and receipt of dividends and distributions on such Shares.

8. No Guarantee of Continued Service. PARTICIPANT ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT THE VESTING OF SHARES PURSUANT TO THE VESTING
SCHEDULE HEREOF IS EARNED ONLY BY CONTINUING AS A SERVICE PROVIDER AT THE WILL OF THE COMPANY (OR THE PARENT OR SUBSIDIARY
EMPLOYING OR RETAINING PARTICIPANT) AND  NOT  THROUGH  THE ACT  OF  BEING  HIRED,  BEING  GRANTED  THE  OPTION  OR ACQUIRING  SHARES
HEREUNDER.  PARTICIPANT  FURTHER  ACKNOWLEDGES  AND  AGREES  THAT  THIS  AWARD  AGREEMENT,  THE  TRANSACTIONS  CONTEMPLATED
HEREUNDER  AND  THE  VESTING  SCHEDULE  SET  FORTH  HEREIN  DO  NOT  CONSTITUTE  AN  EXPRESS  OR  IMPLIED  PROMISE  OF  CONTINUED
ENGAGEMENT AS A SERVICE PROVIDER FOR THE VESTING PERIOD, FOR ANY PERIOD, OR AT ALL, AND WILL NOT INTERFERE IN ANY WAY WITH
PARTICIPANT’S  RIGHT  OR  THE  RIGHT  OF  THE  COMPANY  (OR  THE  PARENT  OR  SUBSIDIARY  EMPLOYING  OR  RETAINING  PARTICIPANT)  TO
TERMINATE PARTICIPANT’S RELATIONSHIP AS A SERVICE PROVIDER AT ANY TIME, WITH OR WITHOUT CAUSE.

9. Address for Notices. Any  notice  to  be  given  to  the  Company  under  the  terms  of  this Award Agreement  will  be  addressed  to  the  Company,  in  care  of  its  Chief

Financial Officer at GrowGeneration, Corp, or at such other address as the Company may hereafter designate in writing.

10. Non-Transferability of Option.  This  Option  may  not  be  transferred  in  any  manner  otherwise  than  by  will  or  by  the  laws  of  descent  or  distribution  and  may  be

exercised during the lifetime of Participant only by Participant.

11. Binding Agreement. Subject to the limitation on the transferability of this grant contained herein, this Award Agreement will be binding upon and inure to the

benefit of the heirs, legatees, legal representatives, successors and assigns of the parties hereto.

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12. Additional Conditions to Issuance of Stock. If at any time the Company will determine, in its discretion, that the listing, registration or qualification of the Shares
upon any securities exchange or under any state or federal law, or the consent or approval of any governmental regulatory authority is necessary or desirable as a condition to
the issuance of Shares to Participant (or his or her estate), such issuance will not occur unless and until such listing, registration, qualification, consent or approval will have
been effected or obtained free of any conditions not acceptable to the Company. The Company will make all reasonable efforts to meet the requirements of any such state or
federal law or securities exchange and to obtain any such consent or approval of any such governmental authority. Assuming such compliance, for income tax purposes the
Exercised Shares will be considered transferred to Participant on the date the Option is exercised with respect to such Exercised Shares.

13. Plan Governs. This Award Agreement is subject to all terms and provisions of the Plan. In the event of a conflict between one or more provisions of this Award
Agreement  and  one  or  more  provisions  of  the  Plan,  the  provisions  of  the  Plan  will  govern.  Capitalized  terms  used  and  not  defined  in  this Award Agreement  will  have  the
meaning set forth in the Plan.

14. Administrator Authority . The Administrator will have the power to interpret the Plan and this Award Agreement and to adopt such rules for the administration,
interpretation and application of the Plan as are consistent therewith and to interpret or revoke any such rules (including, but not limited to, the determination of whether or not
any Shares subject to the Option have vested). All actions taken and all interpretations and determinations made by the Administrator in good faith will be final and binding
upon Participant, the Company and all other interested persons. No member of the Administrator will be personally liable for any action, determination or interpretation made in
good faith with respect to the Plan or this Award Agreement.

15. Electronic Delivery. The Company may, in its sole discretion, decide to deliver any documents related to Options awarded under the Plan or future options that
may be awarded under the Plan by electronic means or request Participant’s consent to participate in the Plan by electronic means. Participant hereby consents to receive such
documents by electronic delivery and agrees to participate in the Plan through any on-line or electronic system established and maintained by the Company or another third party
designated by the Company.

16. Captions. Captions provided herein are for convenience only and are not to serve as a basis for interpretation or construction of this Award Agreement.

17. Agreement Severable. In the event that any provision in this Award Agreement will be held invalid or unenforceable, such provision will be severable from, and

such invalidity or unenforceability will not be construed to have any effect on, the remaining provisions of this Award Agreement.

18. Modifications to the Agreement. This Award Agreement constitutes the entire understanding of the parties on the subjects covered. Participant expressly warrants
that  he  or  she  is  not  accepting  this Award Agreement  in  reliance  on  any  promises,  representations,  or  inducements  other  than  those  contained  herein.  Modifications  to  this
Award Agreement or the Plan can be made only in an express written contract executed by a duly authorized officer of the Company. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary
in the Plan or this Award Agreement, the Company reserves the right to revise this Award Agreement as it deems necessary or advisable, in its sole discretion and without the
consent of Participant, to comply with Code Section 409A or to otherwise avoid imposition of any additional tax or income recognition under Code Section 409A in connection
to this Option.

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19. Amendment, Suspension or Termination of the Plan. By accepting this Award, Participant expressly warrants that he or she has received an Option under the Plan,
and has received, read and understood a description of the Plan. Participant understands that the Plan is discretionary in nature and may be amended, suspended or terminated
by the Company at any time.

20. Governing Law. This Award Agreement will be governed by the laws of the State of Colorado, without giving effect to the conflict of law principles thereof. For
purposes of litigating any dispute that arises under this Option or this Award Agreement, the parties hereby submit to and consent to the jurisdiction of the State of Colorado,
and agree that such litigation will be conducted in the courts of Colorado, or the federal courts for the United States for Colorado, and no other courts, where this Option is made
and/or to be performed.

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EXHIBIT B

GROWGENERATION, CORP.

AMENDED AND RESTATED 2018 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN

EXERCISE NOTICE

Attention: GrowGeneration, Corp.

1 . Exercise  of  Option.  Effective  as  of  today,  ________________,  20___,  the  undersigned  (“Purchaser”)  hereby  elects  to  purchase  ______________  shares  (the
“Shares”) of the Common Stock of GrowGeneration, Corp. (the “Company”) under and pursuant to the Amended and Restated 2018 Equity Incentive Plan (the “Plan”) and the
Stock  Option Award Agreement  dated  ________  (the  “ Award Agreement ”). As  required  by  the Award Agreement,  the  purchase  price  for  the  Shares  will  be  (check  the
applicable box):

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Cash payment of $____________.
Cashless exercise, pursuant to Section 5 of Exhibit A to the Award Agreement, based on the closing sale price of one share of the Common  Stock as of the
Business Day prior to the date of the date of this Exercise Notice: $______ per share.

2. Delivery of Payment. Purchaser herewith delivers to the Company the full purchase price of the Shares and any required tax withholding to be paid in connection

with the exercise of the Option.

3. Representations of Purchaser. Purchaser acknowledges that Purchaser has received, read and understood the Plan and the Award Agreement and agrees to abide by

and be bound by their terms and conditions.

4. Rights as Stockholder. Until the issuance (as evidenced by the appropriate entry on the books of the Company or of a duly authorized transfer agent of the Company)
of the Shares, no right to vote or receive dividends or any other rights as a stockholder will exist with respect to the Shares subject to the Option, notwithstanding the exercise of
the Option. The Shares so acquired will be issued to Purchaser as soon as practicable after exercise of the Option. No adjustment will be made for a dividend or other right for
which the record date is prior to the date of issuance, except as provided in Section 15 of the Plan.

5. Tax Consultation.  Purchaser  understands  that  Purchaser  may  suffer  adverse  tax  consequences  as  a  result  of  Purchaser’s  purchase  or  disposition  of  the  Shares.
Purchaser represents that Purchaser has consulted with any tax consultants Purchaser deems advisable in connection with the purchase or disposition of the Shares and that
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6. Entire Agreement; Governing Law. The Plan and Award Agreement are incorporated herein by reference. This Exercise Notice, the Plan and the Award Agreement
constitute the entire agreement of the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersede in their entirety all prior undertakings and agreements of the Company and
Purchaser with respect to the subject matter hereof, and may not be modified adversely to the Purchaser’s interest except by means of a writing signed by the Company and
Purchaser. This agreement is governed by the internal substantive laws, but not the choice of law rules, of the State of Colorado.

Submitted by:

PURCHASER:

Signature

Print Name

Residence Address:

Date Received

Accepted by:

GROWGENERATION, CORP.

By:
Name:  
Title:

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FORM OF EXECUTIVE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

Exhibit 10.28

THIS EXECUTIVE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”) dated as of January 1, 2020 (the “Effective Date”), is by and between GrowGeneration
Corp., a Colorado Corporation with offices at 1000 W Mississippi Ave., Denver, CO 80223 (the  “Company”) and Monty Lamirato, an individual residing at 7017 Orion Lane,
Arvada, CO 80007(the “Executive”).

RECITALS

WHEREAS, the Company desires to employ the Executive and the Executive desires to gain employment with the Company, all upon the terms and provisions, and

subject to the conditions, as set forth in this Agreement.

NOW,  THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual premises, covenants and agreements hereinafter set forth, and for other good and valuable consideration, the

receipt, and legal adequacy of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties, intending to be legally bound, hereby agree as follows:

I. POSITION AND DUTIES.

(a)  Reporting.  During  the  term  of  this Agreement  (the “Employment  Term”), the  Company  shall  employ  the  Executive,  and  the  Executive  shall  serve,  as  the

Chief Financial Officer of the Company. The Executive shall report directly to the CEO and President of the Company.

(b) Responsibilities. The Executive shall have responsibility to oversee all aspects of the Company’s business activities as are customarily performed and enjoyed
by persons employed in comparable positions, subject, however, in all instances to the direction and control of the Board. A copy of the Executives duties are attached hereto as
Exhibit 1.

(c) Devotion of Executive’ s Time. Subject to Section 2(d) hereof, the Executive shall devote all of his business time, labor, skill and energy to conducting the
business  and  affairs  of  the  Company  and  to  performing  his  duties  and  responsibilities  to  the  Company  as  set  forth  in  Section  2(b)  hereof  The  Executive  shall  not  become
employed with, consult with or otherwise perform services for any other entity or individual during the Term of this Agreement. The Executive shall perform the Executive’s
duties and responsibilities to the Company diligently, competently, faithfully and to the best of his ability. Executive shall perform his duties from his home office and shall
travel as needed.

(d) Representations. The Executive represents and warrants to the Company that the Executive has the right to negotiate and enter into this Agreement, and the
Executive’s execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement does not breach, interfere with or conflict with any other contractual agreement, covenant not to compete,
option, right of first refusal or other existing business relationship or any judgment or order, in each case, to which the Executive is a party or otherwise subject.

2. EMPLOYMENT TERM.

(a) Initial Term. The initial term of employment shall be for a period of three years (the “Employment Term”), commencing with the date hereof, unless sooner
terminated as provided in this Agreement. This Agreement shall be renewed annually for a term of one year unless the Company or the Executive gives notice to the other of
termination at least six (6) months prior to the expiration of the initial term, or any successive term, as the case may be.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(b) Termination for Cause. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 2(a) above, the Company shall have the right to terminate the Executive’s employment for
Cause (as defined in Section 2(c) below); provided, however, that the Executive shall not be deemed to have been terminated for Cause unless and until the Board of Directors
at a meeting duly called and held for that purpose shall have determined that the Executive committed an act falling within the definition of Cause and specifying the basis for
such determination. If the Executive’s employment shall be terminated by the Company for Cause, then the Company shall pay to the Executive any unpaid salary, bonuses and
benefits  through  the  effective  date  of  termination.  If  the  Executive’s  employment  shall  be  terminated  by  the  Company  without  Cause,  then  the  Company  shall  pay  to  the
Executive any unpaid salary, bonuses and benefits through the effective date of termination.

(c)  Cause.  For  purposes  of  this  Agreement  the  term, “Cause” shall  mean  the  Executive’s:  (a)  engagement  in  gross  misconduct  materially  injurious  to  the
Company: (b) knowing and willful neglect or refusal to attend to the material duties assigned to him by the Board of Directors of the Company, which is not cured within 30
days after written notice; (c) conviction of an act of fraud or embezzlement; or (e) conviction of a felony.

(d)  Notice  of  Termination.  Any  purported  termination  of  the  Executive’s  employment  by  the  Company  hereunder  shall  be  communicated  by  a  Notice  of
Termination to the Executive in accordance with Section 13. For purposes of this Agreement, a  “Notice of Termination” shall mean a written notice which shall indicate those
specific termination provisions in this Agreement relied upon and which sets forth in reasonable detail the facts and circumstances claimed to provide a basis for termination of
the Executive’s employment under the provisions so indicated.

(e) Date of Termination. For purposes of this Agreement, the date of termination shall be: (a) if this Agreement is terminated by the Company for Incapacity (as
defined in Section 4(a) below), the date on which a Notice of Termination is given, (b) if the Executive’s employment is terminated by the Company for any other reason (other
than death), the date on which a Notice of Termination is given or (c) if the Company or Executive terminates his employment for any reason, the date on, which he gives the
Company notice of such termination.

3. COMPENSATION

The Company shall pay to the Executive for the services to be rendered by the Executive hereunder, a salary for the initial Employment Term under this Agreement at
the rate of $205,000 per annum. The salary shall be payable in accordance with the Company’s regular policies, subject to applicable withholding and other taxes. Such salary
will be increased during the term of this Agreement by as follows: January 1, 2021 to $225,000 annually and January 1, 2022 to $250,000 annually.

(a) Bonus.  The  Executive  shall  receive  a  bonus,  either  in  the  form  of  cash,  commons  stock  or  common  stock  options,  with  respect  to  each  fiscal  year  of  the
Company during which he is employed hereunder, commencing with the year ending December 31, 2020 in an amount to be to be determined at the discretion of the Board of
Directors of the Company.

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(b) Grant of Common Stock and Common Stock Options. The Company will issue 30,000 shares of restricted common stock to the Executive as of January 1 of
each year during the term of the New Employment Agreement, with the first issuance on January 1, 2020, the second on January 1, 2021 and the third on January 1, 2022. In
addition, the Company will issue options to acquire 50,000 shares of restricted common stock of the Corporation with a three-year vesting period, with 50,000 options vest as of
January 1, 2020, 50,000 options vest as of January 1, 2021 and 50,000 options vest as of January 1, 2022, subject to the terms and conditions of a separate option agreement and
the Corporation’s 2018 Equity Incentive Plan. The exercise price of the options shall be the equivalent of the market price of the Company’s common stock as of the close of
business of the date this agreement is hereby approved.

(c) Expenses. The Company agrees promptly to reimburse the Executive for all reasonable and necessary business expenses, including without limitation, travel,

and telephone during his duties hereunder, upon the presentation by the Executive of appropriate evidence thereof.

4. DEATH; INCAPACITY.

(a) Incapacity. If, during the Employment Term hereunder, because of illness or other incapacity, the Executive shall fail for a period of six (6) consecutive months
(“Incapacity”), to render the services contemplated hereunder, then the Company, at its option, may terminate the employment hereunder by notice to the Executive, effective
on the giving of such notice; provided however, that the Company shall (i) pay to the Executive any unpaid salary through the effective date of termination specified in such
notice; (ii) pay to the Executive his accrued but unpaid incentive compensation, if any, for any bonus period ending on or before the date of termination of the Executive’s
employment with the Company; (iii) continue to pay the Executive for a period of six (6) months following the effective date of termination, an amount equal to the excess, if
any, of (A) the salary he was receiving at the time of his Incapacity, over (B) any benefit the Executive is entitled to receive during such period under any disability insurance
policies provided to the Executive by the Company or maintained by the Executive, such amount to be paid in the manner and at such time as the salary otherwise would have
been payable to the Executive; and (iv) pay to the Executive (within 45 days after the end of the fiscal quarter in which such termination occurs) a pro-rata portion (based upon
the period ending on the date of termination of the Executive’s employment hereunder) of the incentive compensation, if any, for the bonus period in which such termination
occurs.  The  Company  shall  have  no  further  liability  hereunder  (other  than  for  reimbursement  for  reasonable  business  expenses  incurred  prior  to  the  date  of  the  Executive’
Incapacity and other reimbursable expenses due under Section 3(t) through the date of Executive’s Incapacity, and repayment of compensation for unused vacation days that
have accumulated during the calendar years in which such termination occurs)

5. TERMINATION BY THE COMPANY OR THE EXECUTIVE WITH NO REASON. Either the Company or the Executive shall have the right to terminate the
Executive’s  employment  hereunder  for  “No  Reason”  by  providing  the  Company’s  Board  of  Directors  with  ninety  (90)  days-notice.  Notwithstanding  the  foregoing,  if  the
Executive terminates this Agreement, the Company shall have the right to terminate this Agreement at any time during the ninety (90) day notice period.

6. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS.

(a) Eligibility. During the period of the Executive’s employment with the Company hereunder, the Executive shall be entitled to receive such other perquisites and
fringe benefits generally if and when made available by the Company to its senior executives and key management employees as a group in accordance with the plans and
policies of the Company. The Company will pay 10% of the expense of the Executive’s health insurance.

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(b) Vacation Time. The Executive shall be entitled to paid vacation time and holidays per annum as is consistent with his position with the Company and the
performance  of  his  duties  hereunder; provided that  the  Executive  shall  not  be  able  to  take  vacation  time  at  any  time  that  would  materially  interfere  with  the  business  or
operations of the Company. The Executive shall be entitled to three (3) weeks of paid vacation for each twelve (12) months of employment. The timing is subject to the approval
of the CEO.

(c) The Executive is entitled to all paid time all observed holidays.

7. DEDUCTIONS AND WITHHOLDINGS. The amounts payable or which become payable to the Executive under any provision of this Agreement shall be subject

to such deductions and withholdings as is required by applicable.

8. INDEMNIFICATION. The Company shall indemnify the Executive in his capacity as an officer of the Company to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law
against  all  debts,  judgments,  costs,  charges  or  expenses  whatsoever  incurred  or  sustained  by  the  Executive  in  connection  with  any  action,  suit  or  proceeding  to  which  the
Executive may be made a party by reason of his being or having been an officer of the Company, or because of actions taken by the Executive which were believed by the
Executive to be in the best interests of the Company, and the Executive shall be entitled to be covered by any directors’ and officers’ liability insurance policies which the
Company  may  maintain  for  the  benefit  of  its  directors  and  officers,  subject  to  the  limitations  of  any  such  policies.  The  Company  shall  have  the  right  to  assume,  with  legal
counsel of its choice, the defense of the Executive in any such action, suit or proceeding for which the Company is providing indemnification to the Executive. Should the
Executive  determine  to  employ  separate  legal  counsel  in  any  such  action,  suit  or  proceeding,  any  costs  and  expenses  of  such  separate  legal  counsel  shall  be  the  sole
responsibility of the Executive. If the Company does not assume the defense of any such action, suit or other proceeding, the Company shall, upon request of the Executive,
promptly advance or pay any amount for costs or expenses (including, without limitation, the reasonable legal fees and expenses of counsel retained by the Executive) incurred
by the Executive in connection with any such action, suit or proceeding. The Company shall not indemnify the Executive against any actions that would be deemed illegal or
contrary to the general indemnification provisions of the Delaware General Corporation Law.

9.RESTRICTIONS, RESPECTING CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION, COMPETING BUSINESSES, ETC.

(a) Acknowledgments of Executive. The Executive acknowledges and agrees that by virtue of the Executive’s position and involvement with the business and
affairs of the Company, the Executive will develop substantial expertise and knowledge with respect to all aspects of the business, affairs and operations of the Company and
will have access to all significant aspects of the business and operations of the Company and to Confidential and Proprietary Information (as such term is hereinafter defined).
The Executive acknowledges and agrees that the Company will be damaged if the Executive were to breach any of the provisions of this Section 10 or if the Executive were to
disclose  or  make  unauthorized  use  of  any  Confidential  and  Proprietary  Information. Accordingly,  the  Executive  expressly  acknowledges  and  agrees  that  the  Executive  is
voluntarily  entering  into  this Agreement  and  that  the  terms,  provisions  and  conditions  of  this  Section  10  are  fair  and  reasonable  and  necessary  to  adequately  protect  the
Company.

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(a)  Definition  of  Confidential  Information.  For  purposes  of  this Agreement,  the  term “Confidential  and  Proprietary  Information” shall  mean  any  and  all  (i)
confidential or proprietary information or material not in the public domain about or relating to the business, operations, assets or financial condition of the Company or any of
its subsidiaries or affiliates, or any of its trade secrets, including, without limitation, research and development plans or projects; data and reports; computer materials such as
programs,  instructions  and  printouts;  formulas;  product  testing  information;  business  improvements,  processes,  marketing  and  selling  strategies;  strategic  business  plans
(whether  pursued  or  not);  budgets;  unpublished  financial  statements;  licenses;  pricing,  pricing  strategy  and  cost  data;  information  regarding  the  skills  and  compensation  of
executives; the identities of clients and potential clients; and (ii) any other information, documentation or material not in the public domain by virtue of any action by or on the
part  of  the  Executive,  the  knowledge  of  which  gives  or  may  give  the  Company  or  any  of  its  subsidiaries  or  affiliates  a  material  competitive  advantage  over  any  entity  not
possessing  such  information.  For  purposes  hereof,  the  term  Confidential  and  Proprietary  Information  shall  not  include  any  information  or  material  (i)  that  is  known  to  the
general public other than due to a breach of this Agreement by the Executive; or (ii) was disclosed to the Executive by a person or entity who the Executive did not reasonably
believe was bound to a confidentiality or similar agreement with the Company.

(b) Disclosure of Confidential Information. The Executive hereby covenants and agrees that, while the Executive is employed by the Company and for a period of
one (1) year thereafter, unless otherwise authorized by the Company in writing, the Executive shall not, directly or indirectly, under any circumstance: (i) disclose to any other
person or entity (other than in the regular course of business of the Company) any Confidential and Proprietary Information, other than pursuant to applicable law, regulation or
subpoena  or  with  the  prior  written  consent  of  the  Company;  (ii)  act  or  fail  to  act  so  as  to  impair  the  confidential  or  proprietary  nature  of  any  Confidential  and  Proprietary
Information; (iii) use any Confidential and Proprietary Information other than for the sole and exclusive benefit of the Company; or (iv) offer or agree to, or cause or assist in the
inception  or  continuation  of  any  such  disclosure,  impairment  or  use  of  any  Confidential  and  Proprietary  Information.  Following  the  Employment  Term,  the  Executive  shall
return  all  documents,  records  and  other  items  containing  any  Confidential  and  Proprietary  Information  to  the  Company  (regardless  of  the  medium  in  which  maintained  or
stored), without retaining any copies, notes or excerpts thereof, or at the request of the Company, shall destroy such documents, records and items (any such destruction to be
certified by the Executive to the Company in writing). Following the Employment Term, the Executive shall return to the Company any property or assets of the Company in the
Executive’s possession.

(c) Non-Compete. The Executive covenants and agrees that, while the Executive is employed by the Company, in the state of CO. and a period of two (2) years
thereafter, the Executive shall not, directly or indirectly, manage, operate or control, or participate in the ownership, management, operation or control of, or otherwise become
interested in (whether as an owner, stockholder, member, partner, lender, consultant, executive, officer, director, agent, supplier, distributor or otherwise) any business which is
competitive with the business of the Company or any of its subsidiaries or affiliates, or, directly or indirectly, induce or influence any person that has a business relationship
with the Company or any of its subsidiaries or affiliates to discontinue or reduce the extent of such relationship. For purposes of this Agreement, the Executive shall be deemed
to be directly or indirectly interested in a business if he is engaged or interested in that business as a stockholder, director, officer, executive, agent, member, partner, individual
proprietor, consultant , advisor or otherwise, but not if the Executive’s interest is limited solely to the ownership of not more than five percent (5%) of the securities of any class
of  equity  securities  of  a  corporation  or  other  person  whose  shares  are  listed  or  admitted  to  trade  on  a  national  securities  exchange  or  are  quoted  on  an  electronic  quotation
medium.

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(d) No Solicitation. While the Executive is employed by the Company and for one (1) year after the Executive ceases to be an employed by the Company, the
Executive shall not, directly or indirectly, solicit to employ, or employ for himself or others, any employee of the Company, or any subsidiary or affiliate of the Company, who
was not known to the Executive prior to the date of this Agreement.

(e) Specific Performance. Because the breach of any of the provisions of this Section 10 may result in immediate and irreparable injury to the Company for which
the Company may not have an adequate remedy at law, the Company shall be entitled, in addition to all other rights and remedies available to it at law, in equity or otherwise, to
a decree of specific performance of the restrictive covenants contained in this Section 10 and to a temporary and permanent injunction enjoining such breach (without being
required to post a bond or furnish other security to show any damages).

(f) Challenge of Agreement by Executive. In the event the Executive challenges this Agreement and an injunction is issued staying the implementation of any of
the restrictions imposed by Section 10 hereof: the time remaining on the restrictions shall be tolled until the challenge is resolved by final adjudication, settlement or otherwise,
except that the time remaining on the restrictions shall not be tolled during any period in which the Executive is unemployed.

(g)  Interpretation  of  Restrictions.  Executive  acknowledges  that  the  type  and  periods  of  restriction  imposed  by  this  Section  10  are  fair  and  reasonable  and  are
reasonably  required  for  the  protection  of  the  legitimate  interests  of  the  Company  and  the  goodwill  associated  with  the  business  of  the  Company;  and  that  the  time,  scope,
geographic  area  and  other  provisions  of  this  Agreement  have  been  specifically  negotiated  by  sophisticated  commercial  parties  and  are  given  as  an  integral  part  of  the
transactions contemplated hereby. If any of the covenants in this Section 10, or any part hereof, is hereafter construed to be invalid or unenforceable, the same shall not affect
the  remainder  of  the  covenant  or  covenants  herein,  which  shall  be  given  full  effect,  without  regard  to  the  invalid  portions.  In  the  event  that  any  covenant  contained  in  this
Agreement  shall  be  determined  by  any  court  of  competent  jurisdiction  to  be  unenforceable  by  reason  of  its  extending  for  too  great  a  period  of  time  or  over  too  great  a
geographical  area  or  by  reason  of  its  being  too  extensive  in  any  other  respect,  it  shall  be  interpreted  to  extend  only  over  the  maximum  period  of  time  for  which  it  may  be
enforceable and/or over the maximum geographical area as to which it may be enforceable and/or to the maximum extent in all other respects as to which it may be enforceable,
all as determined by such court in such action.

9.  NOTICES. All  notices,  demands,  consents,  requests,  instructions  and  other  communications  to  be  given  or  delivered  or  permitted  under  or  by  reason  of  the
provisions of this Agreement or in connection with the transactions contemplated hereby shall be in writing and shall be deemed to be delivered and received by the intended
recipient as follows: (i) if personally delivered, on the “Business Day” (defined as a day on which the New York Stock Exchange is open) of such delivery (as evidenced by the
receipt  of  the  personal  delivery  service);  (ii)  if  mailed  certified  or  registered  mail  return  receipt  requested,  four  (4)  Business  Days  after  being  mailed;  (iii)  if  delivered  by
overnight  courier  (with  all  charges  having  been  prepaid),  on  the  Business  Day  of  such  delivery  (as  evidenced  by  the  receipt  of  the  overnight  courier  service  of  recognized
standing); or (iv) if delivered by facsimile or e-mail transmission, on the Business Day of such delivery if sent by 6:00 p.m. in the time zone of the recipient, or if sent after that
time, on the next succeeding Business Day (as evidenced by the printed confirmation of delivery generated by the sending party’s telecopies machine or e-mail log). If any
notice, demand, consent, request, instruction or other communication cannot be delivered because of a changed address of which no notice was given (in accordance with this
Section 11), or the refusal to accept same, the notice, demand, consent, request, instruction or other communication shall be deemed received on the second (2nd) Business Day
the notice is sent (as evidenced by a sworn affidavit of the sender). All such notices, demands, consents, requests, instructions and other communications will be sent to the
addresses first above written. Any notice, consent, direction, approval, instruction, request or other communication given in accordance with this Section 11 shall be effective
after it is received by the intended recipient.

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10. GENERAL PROVISIONS.

(a) Benefit  of Agreement  and Assignment. This Agreement  shall  inure  to  the  benefit  of  and  be  binding  upon  the  parties  hereto  and  their  respective  executors,
administrators,  successors  and  permitted  assigns; provided,  however, that  the  Executive  may  not  assign  any  of  his  rights  or  duties  hereunder  except  upon  the  prior  written
consent  of  the  Company.  This Agreement  shall  be  binding  on  any  successor  to  the  Company  whether  by  merger,  consolidation,  acquisition  of  all  or  substantially  all  of  the
Company’s stock, assets or business or otherwise, as fully as if such successor were a signatory hereto, and the Company shall cause such successor to, and such successor
shall, expressly assume the Company’s obligations hereunder. The term  “Company” as used in this Agreement shall include all such successors. Except as expressly permitted
by Section 11(a), nothing herein is intended to or shall be construed to confer upon or give any person, other than the parties hereto, any rights, privileges or remedies under or
by reason of this Agreement.

Governing Law: Jurisdiction. THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE GOVERNED BY AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE
OF COLORADO APPLICABLE TO AGREEMENTS MADE AND TO BE PERFORMED IN THAT STATE, WITHOUT REGARD OR REFERENCE TO ITS
PRINCIPLES  OF  LAW,  CONFLICTS  OF  LAWS.  THIS AGREEMENT  SHALL  BE  CONSTRUED AND  INTERPRETED  WITHOUT  REGARD  TO ANY
PRESUMPTION  AGAINST  THE  PARTY  CAUSING  THIS  AGREEMENT  TO  BE  DRAFTED.  EACH  OF  THE  PARTIES  UNCONDITIONALLY  AND
IRREVOCABLY CONSENTS TO THE EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION OF THE COURTS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK WITH RESPECT TO ANY SUIT,
ACTION  OR  PROCEEDING  ARISING  OUT  OF  OR  RELATING  TO  THIS  AGREEMENT.  EACH  OF  THE  PARTIES  UNCONDITIONALLY  AND
IRREVOCABLY  WAIVES  ANY  RIGHT  TO  CONTEST  THE  VENUE  OF  SAID  COURTS  OR  TO  CLAIM  THAT  SAID  COURTS  CONSTITUTEAN
INCONVENIENT FORUM. EACH OF THE PARTIES UNCONDITIONALLY AND IRREVOCABLY WAIVES THE RIGHT TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY
ACTION, SUIT OR PROCEEDING ARISING out OF R RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT.

( b ) Entire  Agreement. This  Agreement  contains  the  entire  understanding  and  agreement  of  the  parties,  and  supersedes  any  and  all  other  prior  and/or
contemporaneous understandings and agreements, either oral or in writing, between the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof: all of which are merged herein.
Each party to this Agreement acknowledges that no representations, inducements, promises, or agreements, oral or otherwise, have been made by either party, or anyone acting
on behalf of either party, which are not embodied herein, and that no other agreement, statement or promise not contained in this Agreement shall be valid or binding.

(c) Amendments: Waiver. This Agreement may be modified, amended or waived only by an instrument in writing signed by the Company and the Executive. No
waiver of any provision hereof shall be valid unless made in writing and signed by the party making the waiver. No waiver of any provision of this Agreement shall constitute a
waiver of any other provision, whether or not similar, nor shall any waiver constitute a continuing waiver.

(d) Attorneys’ Fees. Should any party hereto institute any action or proceeding at law or in equity, or in connection with any arbitration, to enforce any provision
of this Agreement, including an action for declaratory relief, or for damages by reason of an alleged breach of any provision of this Agreement, or otherwise in connection with
this Agreement, or any provision hereof, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover from the losing party or parties reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses for services
rendered to the prevailing party in such action or proceeding.

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(e) Right to Legal Representation. The Executive represents and warrants that the Executive has read this Agreement and the Executive understands connection
with  the  negotiation  and  execution  of  this  Agreement  and  that  the  Executive  has  either  retained  and  has  been  represented  by  such  legal  counsel  or  has  knowingly  and
voluntarily waived his right to such legal counsel and desires to enter into this Agreement without the benefit of independent legal representation. The Executive acknowledges
that Robinson & Cole LLP is representing the Company in connection with this Agreement and that it is not representing the Executive in connection with this Agreement.

(f) Affirmations of the Executive. By the Executive’s signature below, the Executive represents to and agrees with the Company that the Executive hereby accepts
this Agreement  subject  to  all  of  the  terms  and  provisions  hereof.  The  Executive  has  reviewed  this Agreement  in  its  entirety,  has  had  an  opportunity  to  obtain  the  advice  of
counsel prior to executing this Agreement and fully understands all of the provisions of this Agreement.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each of the Company and the Executive has executed this Agreement as of the date first above written.

GROWGENERATION CORP.

By: 
Darren Lampert

EXECUTIVE

By:
Monty Lamirato

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FORM OF EXECUTIVE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

Exhibit 10.29

THIS EXECUTIVE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”) dated as of March 23, 2020 (the “Effective Date”), is by and between GrowGeneration
Corp., a Colorado Corporation with offices at 1000 W Mississippi Ave., Denver, CO 80223 (the “ Company”) and Darren Lampert an individual residing at 24 Orchard Drive,
Armonk, NY 10504, (the “Executive”).

RECITALS

WHEREAS, the Company desires to continue to employ the Executive and the Executive desires to continue employment with the Company, all upon the terms and

provisions, and subject to the conditions, as set forth in this Agreement.

NOW,  THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual premises, covenants and agreements hereinafter set forth, and for other good and valuable consideration, the

receipt, and legal adequacy of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties, intending to be legally bound, hereby agree as follows:

1. POSITION AND DUTIES.

Chief Executive Officer of the Company. The Executive shall report directly to the Board of Directors of the Company.

(a) Reporting. During the term of this Agreement (the “Employment Term”), the Company shall employ the Executive, and the Executive shall serve, as the

enjoyed by persons employed in comparable positions, subject, however, in all instances to the direction and control of the Board.

(b) Responsibilities.  The  Executive  shall  have  responsibility  to  oversee  all  aspects  of  the  Company’s  business  activities  as  are  customarily  performed  and

(c) Devotion of Executive’s Time. Subject to Section 2(d) hereof, the Executive shall devote all of his business time, labor, skill and energy to conducting the
business  and  affairs  of  the  Company  and  to  performing  his  duties  and  responsibilities  to  the  Company  as  set  forth  in  Section  2(b)  hereof  The  Executive  shall  not  become
employed with, consult with or otherwise perform services for any other entity or individual during the Term of this Agreement. The Executive shall perform the Executive’s
duties and responsibilities to the Company diligently, competently, faithfully and to the best of his ability. Executive shall perform his duties from his home office and shall
travel as needed.

(d) Representations. The Executive represents and warrants to the Company that the Executive has the right to negotiate and enter into this Agreement, and the
Executive’s execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement does not breach, interfere with or conflict with any other contractual agreement, covenant not to compete,
option, right of first refusal or other existing business relationship or any judgment or order, in each case, to which the Executive is a party or otherwise subject.

2. EMPLOYMENT TERM.

(a) Initial Term. The initial term of employment shall be for a period of three years (the “Employment Term”), commencing on January 1, 2020 unless sooner
terminated as provided in this Agreement. This Agreement shall be renewed annually for a term of one year unless the Company or the Executive gives notice to the other of
termination at least hundred and eighty (180) days prior to the expiration of the initial term, or any successive term, as the case may be.

(b) Termination for Cause. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 2(a) above. the Company shall have the right to terminate the Executive’s employment
for  Cause  (as  defined  in  Section  2(c)  below);  provided,  however,  that  the  Executive  shall  not  be  deemed  to  have  been  terminated  for  Cause  unless  and  until  the  Board  of
Directors at a meeting duly called and held for that purpose shall have determined that the Executive committed an act falling within the definition of Cause and specifying the
basis for such determination. If the Executive’s employment shall be terminated by the Company for Cause, then the Company shall pay to the Executive any unpaid salary,
bonuses and benefits through the effective date of termination. If the Executive’s employment shall be terminated by the Company without Cause, then the Company shall pay
to the Executive any unpaid salary, bonuses and benefits through the effective date of termination.

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(c) Cause.  For  purposes  of  this Agreement  the  term,  “Cause” shall  mean  the  Executive’s:  (a)  engagement  in  gross  misconduct  materially  injurious  to  the
Company: (b) knowing and willful neglect or refusal to attend to the material duties assigned to him by the Board of Directors of the Company, which is not cured within 30
days after written notice; (c) conviction of an act of fraud or embezzlement; or (e) conviction of a felony.

(d) Notice  of  Termination. Any  purported  termination  of  the  Executive’s  employment  by  the  Company  hereunder  shall  be  communicated  by  a  Notice  of
Termination to the Executive in accordance with Section 13. For purposes of this Agreement, a “ Notice of Termination” shall mean a written notice which shall indicate those
specific termination provisions in this Agreement relied upon and which sets forth in reasonable detail the facts and circumstances claimed to provide a basis for termination of
the Executive’s employment under the provisions so indicated.

(e) Date of Termination. For purposes of this Agreement, the date of termination shall be: (a) if this Agreement is terminated by the Company for Incapacity
(as defined in Section 4(a) below), the date on which a Notice of Termination is given. (b) if the Executive’s employment is terminated by the Company for any other reason
(other than death), the date on which a Notice of Termination is given or (c) if the Company or Executive terminates his employment for any reason, the date on, which he gives
the Company notice of such termination.

3. COMPENSATION.

The  Company  shall  pay  to  the  Executive  for  the  services  to  be  rendered  by  the  Executive  hereunder,  a  salary  for  the  initial  Employment  Term  under  this
Agreement at the rate of $275,000 per annum. The salary shall be payable in accordance with the Company’s regular policies, subject to applicable withholding and other taxes.
Such Salary will be increased during the term of this Agreement by 10 percent annually.

year ending December 31, 2020 in an amount equal to 0.5% multiplied by the difference between revenue in each fiscal year less $79,773,568 .

(a) Bonus. The Executive shall receive a bonus with respect to each fiscal year of the Company during which he is employed hereunder, commencing with the

(b) Grant of Common Shares and Stock Options. The Company also agreed to (i) issue the Executive a total of 300,000 shares of common stock in three equal
installments each year; and (ii) grant the Executive 300,000 options to purchase shares of Common Stock of the Company with a three year vesting schedule with 100,000
options  vested  as  of  January  1,  2020,  100,000  options  as  of  January  1,  2021  and  100,000  options  as  of  January  1,  2022.  In  addition,  Mr.  Lampert  shall  receive  a  one-time
signing bonus of 100,000 shares of common stock as of January 1, 2020

travel and telephone incurred by him on behalf of the Company in the course of his duties hereunder, upon the presentation by the Executive of appropriate evidence thereof.

(c) Expenses. The Company agrees promptly  to  reimburse  the  Executive  for  all  reasonable  and  necessary•  business  expenses,  including  without  limitation:

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4. DEATH; INCAPACITY.

(a) Incapacity. If, during the Employment Term hereunder, because of illness or other incapacity, the Executive shall fail for a period of six (6) consecutive
months (“Incapacity”), to render the services contemplated hereunder, then the Company, at its option, may terminate the employment hereunder by notice to the Executive,
effective on the giving of such notice: provided however, that the Company shall (i) pay to the Executive any unpaid salary through the effective date of termination specified in
such notice; (I) pay to the Executive his accrued but unpaid incentive compensation, if any, for any bonus period ending on or before the date of termination of the Executive’s
employment with the Company; (iii) continue to pay the Executive for a period of six (6) months following the effective date of termination, an amount equal to the excess, if
any, of (A) the salary he was receiving at the time of his In capacity, over (B) any benefit the Executive is entitled to receive during such period under any disability insurance
policies provided to the Executive by the Company or maintained by the Executive, such amount to be paid in the manner and at such time as the salary otherwise would have
been payable to the Executive; and (iv) pay to the Executive (within 45 days after the end of the fiscal quarter in which such termination occurs) a pro-rata portion (based upon
the period ending on the date of termination of the Executive’s employment hereunder) of the incentive compensation, if any, for the bonus period in which such termination
occurs.  The  Company  shall  have  no  further  liability  hereunder  (other  than  for  reimbursement  for  reasonable  business  expenses  incurred  prior  to  the  date  of  the  Executive’
Incapacity and other reimbursable expenses due under Section 3(t) through the date of Executive’s Incapacity, and repayment of compensation for unused vacation days that
have accumulated during the calendar years in which such termination occurs).

5.  TERMINATION BY THE COMPANY OR THE EXECUTIVE WITH NO REASON. Either the Company or the Executive shall have the right to terminate
the Executive’s employment hereunder for “No Reason” by providing the Company’s Board of Directors with six months (180) days-notice. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if
the Executive terminates this Agreement, the Company shall have the right to terminate this Agreement at any time during the 6-month (180) day notice period. If the Company
shall terminate the Executive without cause the Company shall pay the Executive six (6) months’ severance.

6. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS.

(a) Eligibility. During the period of the Executive’s employment with the Company hereunder, the Executive shall be entitled to receive such other perquisites
and fringe benefits generally if and when made available by the Company to its senior executives and key management employees as a group in accordance with the plans and
policies of the Company..

(b) Vacation Time. The Executive shall be entitled to paid vacation time and holidays per annum as is consistent with his position with the Company and the
performance  of  his  duties  hereunder: provided  that  the  Executive  shall  not  be  able  to  take  vacation  time  at  any  time  that  would  materially  interfere  with  the  business  or
operations of the Company. The Executive shall be entitled to four (4) weeks of paid vacation for each twelve (12) months of employment.

(c) The Executive is entitled to paid time for all observed holidays.

7. DEDUCTIONS AND WITHHOLDINGS. The amounts payable or which become payable to the Executive under any provision of this Agreement shall be subject

to such deductions and withholdings as is required by applicable

8. INDEMNIFICATION. The Company shall indemnify the Executive in his capacity as an officer of the Company to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law
against  all  debts_  judgments,  costs.  charges,  or  expenses  whatsoever  incurred  or  sustained  by  the  Executive  in  connection  with  any  action,  suit  or  proceeding  to  which  the
Executive may be made a party by reason of his being or having been an officer of the Company, or because of actions taken by the Executive which were believed by the
Executive to be in the best interests of the Company. and the Executive shall be entitled to be covered by any directors’ and officers’ liability insurance policies which the
Company  may  maintain  for  the  benefit  of  its  directors  and  officers.  subject  to  the  limitations  of  any  such  policies.  The  Company  shall  have  the  right  to  assume,  with  legal
counsel of its choice. the defense of the Executive in any such action, suit or proceeding for which the Company is providing indemnification to the Executive. Should the
Executive  determine  to  employ  separate  legal  counsel  in  any  such  action,  suit  or  proceeding.  any  costs  and  expenses  of  such  separate  legal  counsel  shall  be  the  sole
responsibility of the Executive. If the Company does not assume the defense of any such action, suit or other proceeding. the Company shall, upon request of the Executive,
promptly advance or pay an amount for costs or expenses (including, without limitation, the reasonable legal fees and expenses of counsel retained by the Executive) incurred
by the Executive in connection with any such action, suit or proceeding. The Company shall not indemnify the Executive against any actions that would be deemed illegal or
contrary to the general indemnification provisions of the Delaware General Corporation Law. 

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9.   RESTRICTIONS, RESPECTING CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION, COMPETING BUSINESSES, ETC.

(a) Acknowledgments of Executive. The Executive acknowledges and ages that by virtue of the Executive’s position and involvement with the business and
affairs of the Company, the Executive will develop substantial expertise and knowledge with respect to all aspects of the business. affairs and operations of the Company and
will have access to all significant aspects of the business and operations of the Company and to Confidential and Proprietary Information (as such term is hereinafter defined).
The Executive acknowledges and agrees that the Company will be damaged if the Executive were to breach any of the provisions of this Section 10 or if the Executive were to
disclose  or  make  unauthorized  use  of  any  Confidential  and  Proprietary  Information. Accordingly,  the  Executive  expressly  acknowledges  and  agrees  that  the  Executive  is
voluntarily  entering  into  this Agreement  and  that  the  terms,  provisions  and  conditions  of  this  Section  10  are  fair  and  reasonable  and  necessary  to  adequately  protect  the
Company.

(b) Definition of Confidential Information. For purposes of this: Agreement the term “Confidential  and  Proprietary  Information” shall mean any and all
(confidential or proprietary information or material not in the public domain about or relating to the business operations, assets or financial condition of the Company or any of
its subsidiaries or affiliates, or any of its trade secrets, including, without limitation, research and development plans or projects: data and reports: computer materials such as
programs.  instructions  and  printouts;  formulas:  product  testing  information:  business  improvements.  processes,  marketing  and  selling  strategies;  strategic  business  plans
(whether  pursued  or  not):  budgets:  unpublished  financial  statements;  licenses:  pricing.  pricing  strategy  and  cost  data:  information  regarding  the  skills  and  compensation  of
executives; the identities of clients and potential clients: and (ii) any other information documentation or material not in the public domain by virtue of any action by or on the
part  of  the  Executive,  the  knowledge  of  which  gives  or  may  give  the  Company  or  any  of  its  subsidiaries  or  affiliates  a  material  competitive  advantage  over  any  entity  not
possessing  such  information.  For  purposes  hereof,  the  term  Confidential  and  Proprietary  Information  shall  not  include  any  information  or  material  (i)  that  is  known  to  the
general public other than due to a breach of this Agreement by the Executive; or (ii) was disclosed to the Executive by a person or entity who the Executive did not reasonably
believe was bound to a confidentiality or similar agreement with the Company.

(c) Disclosure of Confidential Information. The Executive hereby covenants and agrees that, while the Executive is employed by the Company and for a period
of one (1) year thereafter. unless otherwise authorized by the Company in writing, the Executive shall not, directly or indirectly, under any circumstance: (i) disclose to any
other  person  or  entity  (other  than  in  the  regular  course  of  business  of  the  Company)  any  Confidential  and  Proprietary  Information,  other  than  pursuant  to  applicable  law,
regulation or subpoena or with the prior written consent of the Company: tit) act or fail to act so as to impair the confidential or proprietary nature of any Confidential and
Proprietary Information; (iii) use any Confidential and Proprietary information other than for the sole and exclusive benefit of the Company: or (iv) offer or agree to or cause or
assist  in  the  inception  or  continuation  of  any  such  disclosure.  impairment  or  use  of  any  Confidential  and  Proprietary  Information.  Following  the  Employment  Term,  the
Executive  shall  return  all  documents,  records  and  other  items  containing  any  Confidential  and  Proprietary  Information  to  the  Company  (regardless  of  the  medium  in  which
maintained or stored). without retaining any copies, notes or excerpts thereof, or at the request of the Company, shall destroy such documents, records and items (any such
destruction to be certified by the Executive to the Company in writing). Following the Employment Term, the Executive shall return to the Company any property or assets of
the Company in the Executive’s possession.

(d) Non-Compete. The Executive covenants and agrees that, while the Executive is employed by the Company, in the state of CO and a period of two (2) years
thereafter, the Executive shall not, directly or indirectly, manage, operate or control or participate in the ownership, management, operation or control of or otherwise become
interested in (whether as an owner, stockholder, member, partner, lender, consultant, executive, officer, director, agent, supplier, distributor or otherwise) any business which is
competitive with the business of the Company or any of its subsidiaries or affiliates, or, directly or indirectly, induce or influence any person that has a business relationship
with the Company or any of its subsidiaries or affiliates to discontinue or reduce the extent of such relationship. For purposes of this Agreement, the Executive shall be deemed
to be directly or indirectly interested in a business if he is engaged or interested in that business as a stockholder, director, officer, executive. agent, member, partner individual
proprietor, consultant . advisor or otherwise. but not if the Executive’s interest is limited solely to the ownership of not more than five percent (5%) of the securities of any class
of  equity  securities  of  a  corporation  or  other  person  whose  shares  are  listed  or  admitted  to  trade  on  a  national  securities  exchange  or  are  quoted  on  an  electronic  quotation
medium.

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(e) No Solicitation. While the Executive is employed by the Company and for one (1) year after the Executive ceases to be an employed by the Company, the
Executive shall not, directly or indirectly, solicit to employ, or employ for himself or others, any employee of the Company. or any subsidiary or affiliate of the Company, who
was not Mown to the Executive prior to the date of this Agreement.

(f) Specific Performance. Because the breach of any of the provisions of this Section 10 may result in immediate and irreparable injury to the Company for
which the Company may not have an adequate remedy at law, the Company shall be entitled, in addition to all other rights and remedies available to it at law, in equity or
otherwise,  to  a  decree  of  specific  performance  of  the  restrictive  covenants  contained  in  this  Section  10  and  to  a  temporary  and  permanent  injunction  enjoining  such  breach
(without being required to post a bond or furnish other security to show any damages).

(g) Challenge of Agreement by Executive. In the event the Executive challenges this Agreement and an injunction is issued staying the implementation of any
of  the  restrictions  imposed  by  Section  10  hereof:  the  time  remaining  on  the  restrictions  shall  be  tolled  until  the  challenge  is  resolved  by  final  adjudication,  settlement  or
otherwise, except that the time remaining on the restrictions shall not be tolled during any period in which the Executive is unemployed.

(h) Interpretation of Restrictions. Executive acknowledges that the type and periods of restriction imposed by this Section 10 are fair and reasonable and are
reasonably  required  for  the  protection  of  the  legitimate  interests  of  the  Company  and  the  goodwill  associated  with  the  business  of  the  Company;  and  that  the  time,  scope,
geographic  area  and  other  provisions  of  this  Agreement  have  been  specifically  negotiated  by  sophisticated  commercial  parties  and  are  given  as  an  integral  part  of  the
transactions contemplated hereby. If any of the covenants in this Section 10, or any part hereof, is hereafter construed to be invalid or unenforceable, the same shall not affect
the  remainder  of  the  covenant  or  covenants  herein,  which  shall  be  given  full  effect,  without  regard  to  the  invalid  portions.  In  the  event  that  any  covenant  contained  in  this
Agreement  shall  he  determined  by  any  court  of  competent  jurisdiction  to  be  unenforceable  by  reason  of  its  extending  for  too  great  a  period  of  time  or  over  too  great  a
geographical  area  or  by  reason  of  its  being  too  extensive  in  any  other  respect,  it  shall  he  interpreted  to  extend  only  over  the  maximum  period  of  time  for  which  it  may  be
enforceable and/or over the maximum geographical area as to which it may be enforceable and/or to the maximum extent in all other respects as to which i may be enforceable,
all as determined by such court in such action.

9 . NOTICES.  All  notices,  demands,  consents,  requests,  instructions  and  other  communications  to  be  given  or  delivered  or  permitted  under  or  by  reason  of  the
provisions of this Agreement or in connection with the transactions contemplated hereby shall be in writing and shall he deemed to be delivered and received by the intended
recipient as follows: (i) if personally delivered, on the “Business Day” (defined as a day on which the New York Stock Exchange is open) of such delivery (as evidenced by the
receipt  of  the  personal  delivery  service);  (ii)  if  mailed  certified  or  registered  mail  return  receipt  requested.  four  (4)  Business  Days  after  being  mailed:  (iii)  it’  delivered  by
overnight  courier  (with  all  charges  having  been  prepaid),  on  the  Business  Day  of  such  delivery  (as  evidenced  by  the  receipt  of  the  overnight  courier  service  of  recognized
standing); or (iv) if delivered by facsimile or e-mail transmission, on the Business Day of such delivery if sent by 6:00 p.m. in the time zone of the recipient, or if sent after that
time, on the next succeeding Business Day (as evidenced by the printed confirmation of delivery generated by the sending party’s telecopies machine or e-mail log). If any
notice, demand. consent, request. instruction or other communication cannot be delivered because of a changed address of which no notice was given (in accordance with this
Section 11), or the refusal to accept same, the notice, demand, consent, request, instruction or other communication shall be deemed received on the second (2nd) Business Day
the notice is sent (as evidenced by a sworn affidavit of the sender). All such notices, demands, consents, requests, instructions and other communications will be sent to the
addresses first above written. Any notice, consent, direction, approval, instruction, request or other communication given in accordance with this Section 11 shall he effective
after it is received by the intended recipient.

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10. GENERAL PROVISIONS.

(a) Benefit of an agreement and Assignment. This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the parties hereto and their respective executors,
administrators,  successors  and  permitted  assigns; provided, however,  that  the  Executive  may  not  assign  any  of  his  rights  or  duties  hereunder  except  upon  the  prior  written
consent  of  the  Company.  This Agreement  shall  be  binding  on  any  successor  to  the  Company  whether  by  merger.  consolidation,  acquisition  of  all  or  substantially  all  of  the
Company’s stock, assets or business or otherwise, as fully as if such successor were a signatory hereto, and the Company shall cause such successor to, and such successor
shall, expressly assume the Company’s obligations hereunder. The term “ Company” as used it this Agreement shall include all such successors. Except as expressly permitted
by Section 11(a), nothing herein is intended to or shall be construed to confer upon or give any person, other than the parties hereto, any rights, privileges or remedies under or
by reason of this Agreement.

Governing  Law:  Jurisdiction.  THIS AGREEMENT  SHALL  BE  GOVERNED  BY AND  CONSTRUED  IN ACCORDANCE  WITH  THE  LAWS  OF  THE
STATE  OF  COLORADO  APPLICABLE  TO  AGREEMENTS  MADE  AND  TO  BE  PERFORMED  IN  THAT  STATE,  WITHOUT  REGARD  OR
REFERENCE TO ITS PRINCIPLES OF LAW CONFLICTS OF LAWS. THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE CONSTRUED AND INTERPRETED WITHOUT
REGARD  TO  ANY  PRESUMPTION  AGAINST  THE  PARTY  CAUSING  THIS  AGREEMENT  TO  BE  DRAFTED.  EACH  OF  THE  PARTIES
UNCONDITIONALLY AND IRREVOCABLY CONSENTS TO TILE EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION OF THE COURTS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK
WITH RESPECT TO ANY SUIT, ACTION OR I’ROCEEDING ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT. EACH OF THE PARTIES
UNCONDITIONALLY AND  IRREVOCABLY  WAIVES ANY  RIGHT  TO  CONTEST  THE  VENUE  OF  SAID  COURTS  OR  TO  CLAIM  THAT  SAID
COURTS CONSTITUTEAN INCONVENIENT FORUM. EACH OF THE PARTIES UNCONDITIONALLY AND IRREVOCABLY WAIVES THE RIGHT
TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY ACTION, SUIT OR PROCEEDING ARISING OUT OF R RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT.

( b ) Entire  Agreement .  This  Agreement  contains  the  entire  understanding  and  agreement  of  the  parties  and  supersedes  any  and  all  other  prior  and/or
contemporaneous understandings and agreements, either oral or in writing. between the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof: all of which are merged herein.
Each party to this Agreement acknowledges that no representations inducements, promises, or agreements, oral or otherwise, have been made by either party, or anyone acting
on behalf of either party, which are not embodied herein and that no other agreement statement or promise not contained in this Agreement shall be valid or binding.

(c) Amendments: Waiver. This Agreement may be modified, amended or waived only by an instrument in writing signed by the Company and the Executive.
No  waiver  of  any  provision  hereof  shall  be  valid  unless  made  in  writing  and  signed  by  the  party  making  the  waiver.  No  waiver  of  any  provision  of  this Agreement  shall
constitute a waiver of any other provision, whether or not similar, nor shall any waiver constitute a continuing waiver.

(d) Attorneys’ Fees .  Should  any  party  hereto  institute  any  action  or  proceeding  at  law  or  in  equity,  or  in  connection  with  any  arbitration,  to  enforce  any
provision  of  this Agreement,  including  an  action  for  declaratory  relief  or  for  damages  by  reason  of  an  alleged  breach  of  any  provision  of  this Agreement  or  otherwise  in
connection with this Agreement or any provision hereof the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover from the losing party or parties reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses
for services rendered to the prevailing party in such action or proceeding. 

(e) Right to Legal Representation. The Executive represents and warrants that the Executive has read this Agreement and the Executive understands connection
with  the  negotiation  and  execution  of  this  Agreement  and  that  the  Executive  has  either  retained  and  has  been  represented  by  such  legal  counsel  or  has  knowingly  and
voluntarily waived his right to such legal counsel and desires to enter into this Agreement without the benefit of independent legal representation. The Executive acknowledges
that Robinson & Cole LLP is representing the Company in connection with this Agreement and that it is not representing the Executive in connection with this Agreement.

(f) Affirmations of the Executive. By the Executive’s signature below, the Executive represents to and agrees with the Company that the Executive hereby
accepts this Agreement subject to all of the terms and provisions hereof. The Executive has reviewed this Agreement in its entirety, has had an opportunity to obtain the advice
of counsel prior to executing this Agreement and fully understands all of the provisions of this Agreement.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each of the Company and the Executive has executed this Agreement as of the date first above written.

GROWGENERATION CORP.  

By:

Print:   

EXECUTIVE

By:

Darren Lampert

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FORM OF EXECUTIVE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

Exhibit 10.30

THIS EXECUTIVE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”) dated as of March 23, 2020 (the “Effective Date”), is by and between GrowGeneration
Corp., a Colorado Corporation with offices at 1000 W Mississippi Ave., Denver, CO 80223 (the “ Company”) and Michael Salaman an individual residing at 1220 Waterford
Court, Gladwyne, PA 19035, (the “Executive”).

RECITALS

WHEREAS, the Company desires to continue to employ the Executive and the Executive desires to continue employment with the Company, all upon the terms and

provisions, and subject to the conditions, as set forth in this Agreement.

NOW,  THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual premises, covenants and agreements hereinafter set forth, and for other good and valuable consideration, the

receipt, and legal adequacy of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties, intending to be legally bound, hereby agree as follows:

1. POSITION AND DUTIES.

President of the Company. The Executive shall report directly to the CEO and Board of Directors of the Company.

(a) Reporting. During the term of this Agreement (the “Employment Term”), the Company shall employ the Executive, and the Executive shall serve, as the

enjoyed by persons employed in comparable positions, subject, however, in all instances to the direction and control of the CEO and Board.

(b) Responsibilities.  The  Executive  shall  have  responsibility  to  oversee  all  aspects  of  the  Company’s  business  activities  as  are  customarily  performed  and

(c) Devotion of Executive’s Time. Subject to Section 2(d) hereof, the Executive shall devote all of his business time, labor, skill and energy to conducting the
business  and  affairs  of  the  Company  and  to  performing  his  duties  and  responsibilities  to  the  Company  as  set  forth  in  Section  2(b)  hereof  The  Executive  shall  not  become
employed with, consult with or otherwise perform services for any other entity or individual during the Term of this Agreement. The Executive shall perform the Executive’s
duties and responsibilities to the Company diligently, competently, faithfully and to the best of his ability. Executive shall perform his duties from his home office and shall
travel as needed.

(d) Representations. The Executive represents and warrants to the Company that the Executive has the right to negotiate and enter into this Agreement, and the
Executive’s execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement does not breach, interfere with or conflict with any other contractual agreement, covenant not to compete,
option, right of first refusal or other existing business relationship or any judgment or order, in each case, to which the Executive is a party or otherwise subject.

2. EMPLOYMENT TERM.

(a) Initial Term. The initial term of employment shall be for a period of three years (the “Employment Term”), commencing on January 1, 2020 unless sooner
terminated as provided in this Agreement. This Agreement shall be renewed annually for a term of one year unless the Company or the Executive gives notice to the other of
termination at least hundred and eighty (180) days prior to the expiration of the initial term, or any successive term, as the case may be.

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(b) Termination for Cause. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 2(a) above. the Company shall have the right to terminate the Executive’s employment
for  Cause  (as  defined  in  Section  2(c)  below);  provided,  however,  that  the  Executive  shall  not  be  deemed  to  have  been  terminated  for  Cause  unless  and  until  the  Board  of
Directors at a meeting duly called and held for that purpose shall have determined that the Executive committed an act falling within the definition of Cause and specifying the
basis for such determination. If the Executive’s employment shall be terminated by the Company for Cause, then the Company shall pay to the Executive any unpaid salary,
bonuses and benefits through the effective date of termination. If the Executive’s employment shall be terminated by the Company without Cause, then the Company shall pay
to the Executive any unpaid salary, bonuses and benefits through the effective date of termination.

(c) Cause.  For  purposes  of  this Agreement  the  term,  “Cause” shall  mean  the  Executive’s:  (a)  engagement  in  gross  misconduct  materially  injurious  to  the
Company: (b) knowing and willful neglect or refusal to attend to the material duties assigned to him by the Board of Directors of the Company, which is not cured within 30
days after written notice; (c) conviction of an act of fraud or embezzlement; or (e) conviction of a felony.

(d) Notice  of  Termination. Any  purported  termination  of  the  Executive’s  employment  by  the  Company  hereunder  shall  be  communicated  by  a  Notice  of
Termination to the Executive in accordance with Section 13. For purposes of this Agreement, a “ Notice of Termination” shall mean a written notice which shall indicate those
specific termination provisions in this Agreement relied upon and which sets forth in reasonable detail the facts and circumstances claimed to provide a basis for termination of
the Executive’s employment under the provisions so indicated.

(e) Date of Termination. For purposes of this Agreement, the date of termination shall be: (a) if this Agreement is terminated by the Company for Incapacity
(as defined in Section 4(a) below), the date on which a Notice of Termination is given. (b) if the Executive’s employment is terminated by the Company for any other reason
(other than death), the date on which a Notice of Termination is given or (c) if the Company or Executive terminates his employment for any reason, the date on, which he gives
the Company notice of such termination.

3. COMPENSATION.

The  Company  shall  pay  to  the  Executive  for  the  services  to  be  rendered  by  the  Executive  hereunder,  a  salary  for  the  initial  Employment  Term  under  this
Agreement at the rate of $275,000 per annum. The salary shall be payable in accordance with the Company’s regular policies, subject to applicable withholding and other taxes.
Such Salary will be increased during the term of this Agreement by 10 percent annually.

year ending December 31, 2020 in an amount equal to 0.5% multiplied by the difference between revenue in each fiscal year less $79,773,568 .

(a) Bonus. The Executive shall receive a bonus with respect to each fiscal year of the Company during which he is employed hereunder, commencing with the

(b) Grant of Common Shares and Stock Options. The Company also agreed to (i) issue the Executive a total of 300,000 shares of common stock in three equal
installments each year; and (ii) grant the Executive 300,000 options to purchase shares of Common Stock of the Company with a three year vesting schedule with 100,000
options  vested  as  of  January  1,  2020,  100,000  options  as  of  January  1,  2021  and  100,000  options  as  of  January  1,  2022.  In  addition,  Mr.  Salaman  shall  receive  a  one-time
signing bonus of 100,000 shares of common stock as of January 1, 2020

travel and telephone incurred by him on behalf of the Company in the course of his duties hereunder, upon the presentation by the Executive of appropriate evidence thereof.

(c) Expenses. The Company agrees promptly  to  reimburse  the  Executive  for  all  reasonable  and  necessary•  business  expenses,  including  without  limitation:

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4. DEATH; INCAPACITY.

(a) Incapacity. If, during the Employment Term hereunder, because of illness or other incapacity, the Executive shall fail for a period of six (6) consecutive
months (“Incapacity”), to render the services contemplated hereunder, then the Company, at its option, may terminate the employment hereunder by notice to the Executive,
effective on the giving of such notice: provided however, that the Company shall (i) pay to the Executive any unpaid salary through the effective date of termination specified in
such notice; (I) pay to the Executive his accrued but unpaid incentive compensation, if any, for any bonus period ending on or before the date of termination of the Executive’s
employment with the Company; (iii) continue to pay the Executive for a period of six (6) months following the effective date of termination, an amount equal to the excess, if
any, of (A) the salary he was receiving at the time of his In capacity, over (B) any benefit the Executive is entitled to receive during such period under any disability insurance
policies provided to the Executive by the Company or maintained by the Executive, such amount to be paid in the manner and at such time as the salary otherwise would have
been payable to the Executive; and (iv) pay to the Executive (within 45 days after the end of the fiscal quarter in which such termination occurs) a pro-rata portion (based upon
the period ending on the date of termination of the Executive’s employment hereunder) of the incentive compensation, if any, for the bonus period in which such termination
occurs.  The  Company  shall  have  no  further  liability  hereunder  (other  than  for  reimbursement  for  reasonable  business  expenses  incurred  prior  to  the  date  of  the  Executive’
Incapacity and other reimbursable expenses due under Section 3(t) through the date of Executive’s Incapacity, and repayment of compensation for unused vacation days that
have accumulated during the calendar years in which such termination occurs).

5. TERMINATION BY THE COMPANY OR THE EXECUTIVE WITH NO REASON.  Either the Company or the Executive shall have the right to terminate
the Executive’s employment hereunder for “No Reason” by providing the Company’s Board of Directors with six months (180) days-notice. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if
the Executive terminates this Agreement, the Company shall have the right to terminate this Agreement at any time during the 6-month (180) day notice period. If the Company
shall terminate the Executive without cause the Company shall pay the Executive six (6) months’ severance.

6. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS.

(a) Eligibility. During the period of the Executive’s employment with the Company hereunder, the Executive shall be entitled to receive such other perquisites
and fringe benefits generally if and when made available by the Company to its senior executives and key management employees as a group in accordance with the plans and
policies of the Company..

(b) Vacation Time. The Executive shall be entitled to paid vacation time and holidays per annum as is consistent with his position with the Company and the
performance  of  his  duties  hereunder: provided  that  the  Executive  shall  not  be  able  to  take  vacation  time  at  any  time  that  would  materially  interfere  with  the  business  or
operations of the Company. The Executive shall be entitled to four (4) weeks of paid vacation for each twelve (12) months of employment.

(c) The Executive is entitled to paid time for all observed holidays.

7. DEDUCTIONS AND WITHHOLDINGS. The amounts payable or which become payable to the Executive under any provision of this Agreement shall be subject

to such deductions and withholdings as is required by applicable

8. INDEMNIFICATION. The Company shall indemnify the Executive in his capacity as an officer of the Company to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law
against  all  debts_  judgments,  costs.  charges,  or  expenses  whatsoever  incurred  or  sustained  by  the  Executive  in  connection  with  any  action,  suit  or  proceeding  to  which  the
Executive may be made a party by reason of his being or having been an officer of the Company, or because of actions taken by the Executive which were believed by the
Executive to be in the best interests of the Company. and the Executive shall be entitled to be covered by any directors’ and officers’ liability insurance policies which the
Company  may  maintain  for  the  benefit  of  its  directors  and  officers.  subject  to  the  limitations  of  any  such  policies.  The  Company  shall  have  the  right  to  assume,  with  legal
counsel of its choice. the defense of the Executive in any such action, suit or proceeding for which the Company is providing indemnification to the Executive. Should the
Executive  determine  to  employ  separate  legal  counsel  in  any  such  action,  suit  or  proceeding.  any  costs  and  expenses  of  such  separate  legal  counsel  shall  be  the  sole
responsibility of the Executive. If the Company does not assume the defense of any such action, suit or other proceeding. the Company shall, upon request of the Executive,
promptly advance or pay an amount for costs or expenses (including, without limitation, the reasonable legal fees and expenses of counsel retained by the Executive) incurred
by the Executive in connection with any such action, suit or proceeding. The Company shall not indemnify the Executive against any actions that would be deemed illegal or
contrary to the general indemnification provisions of the Delaware General Corporation Law. 

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9. RESTRICTIONS, RESPECTING CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION, COMPETING BUSINESSES, ETC.

(a) Acknowledgments of Executive. The Executive acknowledges and ages that by virtue of the Executive’s position and involvement with the business and
affairs of the Company, the Executive will develop substantial expertise and knowledge with respect to all aspects of the business. affairs and operations of the Company and
will have access to all significant aspects of the business and operations of the Company and to Confidential and Proprietary Information (as such term is hereinafter defined).
The Executive acknowledges and agrees that the Company will be damaged if the Executive were to breach any of the provisions of this Section 10 or if the Executive were to
disclose  or  make  unauthorized  use  of  any  Confidential  and  Proprietary  Information. Accordingly,  the  Executive  expressly  acknowledges  and  agrees  that  the  Executive  is
voluntarily  entering  into  this Agreement  and  that  the  terms,  provisions  and  conditions  of  this  Section  10  are  fair  and  reasonable  and  necessary  to  adequately  protect  the
Company.

(b) Definition of Confidential Information. For purposes of this: Agreement the term “Confidential  and  Proprietary  Information” shall mean any and all
(confidential or proprietary information or material not in the public domain about or relating to the business operations, assets or financial condition of the Company or any of
its subsidiaries or affiliates, or any of its trade secrets, including, without limitation, research and development plans or projects: data and reports: computer materials such as
programs.  instructions  and  printouts;  formulas:  product  testing  information:  business  improvements.  processes,  marketing  and  selling  strategies;  strategic  business  plans
(whether  pursued  or  not):  budgets:  unpublished  financial  statements;  licenses:  pricing.  pricing  strategy  and  cost  data:  information  regarding  the  skills  and  compensation  of
executives; the identities of clients and potential clients: and (ii) any other information documentation or material not in the public domain by virtue of any action by or on the
part  of  the  Executive,  the  knowledge  of  which  gives  or  may  give  the  Company  or  any  of  its  subsidiaries  or  affiliates  a  material  competitive  advantage  over  any  entity  not
possessing  such  information.  For  purposes  hereof,  the  term  Confidential  and  Proprietary  Information  shall  not  include  any  information  or  material  (i)  that  is  known  to  the
general public other than due to a breach of this Agreement by the Executive; or (ii) was disclosed to the Executive by a person or entity who the Executive did not reasonably
believe was bound to a confidentiality or similar agreement with the Company.

(c) Disclosure of Confidential Information. The Executive hereby covenants and agrees that, while the Executive is employed by the Company and for a period
of one (1) year thereafter. unless otherwise authorized by the Company in writing, the Executive shall not, directly or indirectly, under any circumstance: (i) disclose to any
other  person  or  entity  (other  than  in  the  regular  course  of  business  of  the  Company)  any  Confidential  and  Proprietary  Information,  other  than  pursuant  to  applicable  law,
regulation or subpoena or with the prior written consent of the Company: tit) act or fail to act so as to impair the confidential or proprietary nature of any Confidential and
Proprietary Information; (iii) use any Confidential and Proprietary information other than for the sole and exclusive benefit of the Company: or (iv) offer or agree to or cause or
assist  in  the  inception  or  continuation  of  any  such  disclosure.  impairment  or  use  of  any  Confidential  and  Proprietary  Information.  Following  the  Employment  Term,  the
Executive  shall  return  all  documents,  records  and  other  items  containing  any  Confidential  and  Proprietary  Information  to  the  Company  (regardless  of  the  medium  in  which
maintained or stored). without retaining any copies, notes or excerpts thereof, or at the request of the Company, shall destroy such documents, records and items (any such
destruction to be certified by the Executive to the Company in writing). Following the Employment Term, the Executive shall return to the Company any property or assets of
the Company in the Executive’s possession.

(d) Non-Compete. The Executive covenants and agrees that, while the Executive is employed by the Company, in the state of CO and a period of two (2) years
thereafter, the Executive shall not, directly or indirectly, manage, operate or control or participate in the ownership, management, operation or control of or otherwise become
interested in (whether as an owner, stockholder, member, partner, lender, consultant, executive, officer, director, agent, supplier, distributor or otherwise) any business which is
competitive with the business of the Company or any of its subsidiaries or affiliates, or, directly or indirectly, induce or influence any person that has a business relationship
with the Company or any of its subsidiaries or affiliates to discontinue or reduce the extent of such relationship. For purposes of this Agreement, the Executive shall be deemed
to be directly or indirectly interested in a business if he is engaged or interested in that business as a stockholder, director, officer, executive. agent, member, partner individual
proprietor, consultant . advisor or otherwise. but not if the Executive’s interest is limited solely to the ownership of not more than five percent (5%) of the securities of any class
of  equity  securities  of  a  corporation  or  other  person  whose  shares  are  listed  or  admitted  to  trade  on  a  national  securities  exchange  or  are  quoted  on  an  electronic  quotation
medium.

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(e) No Solicitation. While the Executive is employed by the Company and for one (1) year after the Executive ceases to be an employed by the Company, the
Executive shall not, directly or indirectly, solicit to employ, or employ for himself or others, any employee of the Company. or any subsidiary or affiliate of the Company, who
was not Mown to the Executive prior to the date of this Agreement.

(f) Specific Performance. Because the breach of any of the provisions of this Section 10 may result in immediate and irreparable injury to the Company for
which the Company may not have an adequate remedy at law, the Company shall be entitled, in addition to all other rights and remedies available to it at law, in equity or
otherwise,  to  a  decree  of  specific  performance  of  the  restrictive  covenants  contained  in  this  Section  10  and  to  a  temporary  and  permanent  injunction  enjoining  such  breach
(without being required to post a bond or furnish other security to show any damages).

(g) Challenge of Agreement by Executive. In the event the Executive challenges this Agreement and an injunction is issued staying the implementation of any
of  the  restrictions  imposed  by  Section  10  hereof:  the  time  remaining  on  the  restrictions  shall  be  tolled  until  the  challenge  is  resolved  by  final  adjudication,  settlement  or
otherwise, except that the time remaining on the restrictions shall not be tolled during any period in which the Executive is unemployed.

(h) Interpretation of Restrictions. Executive acknowledges that the type and periods of restriction imposed by this Section 10 are fair and reasonable and are
reasonably  required  for  the  protection  of  the  legitimate  interests  of  the  Company  and  the  goodwill  associated  with  the  business  of  the  Company;  and  that  the  time,  scope,
geographic  area  and  other  provisions  of  this  Agreement  have  been  specifically  negotiated  by  sophisticated  commercial  parties  and  are  given  as  an  integral  part  of  the
transactions contemplated hereby. If any of the covenants in this Section 10, or any part hereof, is hereafter construed to be invalid or unenforceable, the same shall not affect
the  remainder  of  the  covenant  or  covenants  herein,  which  shall  be  given  full  effect,  without  regard  to  the  invalid  portions.  In  the  event  that  any  covenant  contained  in  this
Agreement  shall  he  determined  by  any  court  of  competent  jurisdiction  to  be  unenforceable  by  reason  of  its  extending  for  too  great  a  period  of  time  or  over  too  great  a
geographical  area  or  by  reason  of  its  being  too  extensive  in  any  other  respect,  it  shall  he  interpreted  to  extend  only  over  the  maximum  period  of  time  for  which  it  may  be
enforceable and/or over the maximum geographical area as to which it may be enforceable and/or to the maximum extent in all other respects as to which i may be enforceable,
all as determined by such court in such action.

9 . NOTICES.  All  notices,  demands,  consents,  requests,  instructions  and  other  communications  to  be  given  or  delivered  or  permitted  under  or  by  reason  of  the
provisions of this Agreement or in connection with the transactions contemplated hereby shall be in writing and shall he deemed to be delivered and received by the intended
recipient as follows: (i) if personally delivered, on the “Business Day” (defined as a day on which the New York Stock Exchange is open) of such delivery (as evidenced by the
receipt  of  the  personal  delivery  service);  (ii)  if  mailed  certified  or  registered  mail  return  receipt  requested.  four  (4)  Business  Days  after  being  mailed:  (iii)  it’  delivered  by
overnight  courier  (with  all  charges  having  been  prepaid),  on  the  Business  Day  of  such  delivery  (as  evidenced  by  the  receipt  of  the  overnight  courier  service  of  recognized
standing); or (iv) if delivered by facsimile or e-mail transmission, on the Business Day of such delivery if sent by 6:00 p.m. in the time zone of the recipient, or if sent after that
time, on the next succeeding Business Day (as evidenced by the printed confirmation of delivery generated by the sending party’s telecopies machine or e-mail log). If any
notice, demand. consent, request. instruction or other communication cannot be delivered because of a changed address of which no notice was given (in accordance with this
Section 11), or the refusal to accept same, the notice, demand, consent, request, instruction or other communication shall be deemed received on the second (2nd) Business Day
the notice is sent (as evidenced by a sworn affidavit of the sender). All such notices, demands, consents, requests, instructions and other communications will be sent to the
addresses first above written. Any notice, consent, direction, approval, instruction, request or other communication given in accordance with this Section 11 shall he effective
after it is received by the intended recipient.

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10. GENERAL PROVISIONS.

(a) Benefit of an agreement and Assignment. This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the parties hereto and their respective executors,
administrators,  successors  and  permitted  assigns; provided, however,  that  the  Executive  may  not  assign  any  of  his  rights  or  duties  hereunder  except  upon  the  prior  written
consent  of  the  Company.  This Agreement  shall  be  binding  on  any  successor  to  the  Company  whether  by  merger.  consolidation,  acquisition  of  all  or  substantially  all  of  the
Company’s stock, assets or business or otherwise, as fully as if such successor were a signatory hereto, and the Company shall cause such successor to, and such successor
shall, expressly assume the Company’s obligations hereunder. The term “ Company” as used it this Agreement shall include all such successors. Except as expressly permitted
by Section 11(a), nothing herein is intended to or shall be construed to confer upon or give any person, other than the parties hereto, any rights, privileges or remedies under or
by reason of this Agreement.

Governing  Law:  Jurisdiction.  THIS AGREEMENT  SHALL  BE  GOVERNED  BY AND  CONSTRUED  IN ACCORDANCE  WITH  THE  LAWS  OF  THE
STATE  OF  COLORADO  APPLICABLE  TO  AGREEMENTS  MADE  AND  TO  BE  PERFORMED  IN  THAT  STATE,  WITHOUT  REGARD  OR
REFERENCE TO ITS PRINCIPLES OF LAW CONFLICTS OF LAWS. THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE CONSTRUED AND INTERPRETED WITHOUT
REGARD  TO  ANY  PRESUMPTION  AGAINST  THE  PARTY  CAUSING  THIS  AGREEMENT  TO  BE  DRAFTED.  EACH  OF  THE  PARTIES
UNCONDITIONALLY AND IRREVOCABLY CONSENTS TO TILE EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION OF THE COURTS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK
WITH RESPECT TO ANY SUIT, ACTION OR I’ROCEEDING ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT. EACH OF THE PARTIES
UNCONDITIONALLY AND  IRREVOCABLY  WAIVES ANY  RIGHT  TO  CONTEST  THE  VENUE  OF  SAID  COURTS  OR  TO  CLAIM  THAT  SAID
COURTS CONSTITUTEAN INCONVENIENT FORUM. EACH OF THE PARTIES UNCONDITIONALLY AND IRREVOCABLY WAIVES THE RIGHT
TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY ACTION, SUIT OR PROCEEDING ARISING OUT OF R RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT.

( b ) Entire  Agreement .  This  Agreement  contains  the  entire  understanding  and  agreement  of  the  parties  and  supersedes  any  and  all  other  prior  and/or
contemporaneous understandings and agreements, either oral or in writing. between the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof: all of which are merged herein.
Each party to this Agreement acknowledges that no representations inducements, promises, or agreements, oral or otherwise, have been made by either party, or anyone acting
on behalf of either party, which are not embodied herein and that no other agreement statement or promise not contained in this Agreement shall be valid or binding.

(c) Amendments: Waiver. This Agreement may be modified, amended or waived only by an instrument in writing signed by the Company and the Executive.
No  waiver  of  any  provision  hereof  shall  be  valid  unless  made  in  writing  and  signed  by  the  party  making  the  waiver.  No  waiver  of  any  provision  of  this Agreement  shall
constitute a waiver of any other provision, whether or not similar, nor shall any waiver constitute a continuing waiver.

(d) Attorneys’ Fees .  Should  any  party  hereto  institute  any  action  or  proceeding  at  law  or  in  equity,  or  in  connection  with  any  arbitration,  to  enforce  any
provision  of  this Agreement,  including  an  action  for  declaratory  relief  or  for  damages  by  reason  of  an  alleged  breach  of  any  provision  of  this Agreement  or  otherwise  in
connection with this Agreement or any provision hereof the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover from the losing party or parties reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses
for services rendered to the prevailing party in such action or proceeding. 

(e) Right to Legal Representation. The Executive represents and warrants that the Executive has read this Agreement and the Executive understands connection
with  the  negotiation  and  execution  of  this  Agreement  and  that  the  Executive  has  either  retained  and  has  been  represented  by  such  legal  counsel  or  has  knowingly  and
voluntarily waived his right to such legal counsel and desires to enter into this Agreement without the benefit of independent legal representation. The Executive acknowledges
that Robinson & Cole LLP is representing the Company in connection with this Agreement and that it is not representing the Executive in connection with this Agreement.

(f) Affirmations of the Executive. By the Executive’s signature below, the Executive represents to and agrees with the Company that the Executive hereby
accepts this Agreement subject to all of the terms and provisions hereof. The Executive has reviewed this Agreement in its entirety, has had an opportunity to obtain the advice
of counsel prior to executing this Agreement and fully understands all of the provisions of this Agreement.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each of the Company and the Executive has executed this Agreement as of the date first above written.

GROWGENERATION CORP.  

By:

Print:   

EXECUTIVE

By:

Michael Salaman

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GrowGeneration Corp.

Code of Ethics and Business Conduct for Officers, Directors and Employees

Exhibit 14.1

1. TREAT IN AN ETHICAL MANNER THOSE TO WHOM THE COMPANY HAS AN OBLIGATION.

The  officers,  directors  and  employees  of  GrowGeneration  Corp.  and  its  wholly-owned  subsidiaries  (the  “Company”  or  “we”)  are  committed  to  honesty,  just  management,
fairness, providing a safe and healthy environment free from the fear of retribution, and respecting the dignity due to everyone. For the communities in which we live and work
we  are  committed  to  observe  sound  environmental  business  practices  and  to  act  as  concerned  and  responsible  neighbors,  reflecting  all  aspects  of  good  citizenship.  For  our
shareholders  we  are  committed  to  pursuing  sound  growth  and  earnings  objectives  and  to  exercising  prudence  in  the  use  of  our  assets  and  resources.  For  our  suppliers  and
partners we are committed to fair competition and the sense of responsibility required of a good customer and teammate.

2. PROMOTE A POSITIVE WORK ENVIRONMENT.

All  employees  want  and  deserve  a  workplace  where  they  feel  respected,  satisfied,  and  appreciated.  We  respect  cultural  diversity  and  will  not  tolerate  harassment  or
discrimination of any kind - especially in connection with race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, and veteran or marital status. Providing an environment
that supports honesty, integrity, respect, trust, responsibility, and citizenship permits us the opportunity to achieve excellence in our workplace. While everyone who works for
the Company must contribute to the creation and maintenance of such an environment, our executives and management personnel assume special responsibility for fostering a
work environment that is free from the fear of retribution and will bring out the best in all of us. Supervisors must be careful in words and conduct to avoid placing, or seeming
to place, pressure on subordinates that could cause them to deviate from acceptable ethical behavior.

3. PROTECT YOURSELF, YOUR FELLOW EMPLOYEES, AND THE WORLD WE LIVE IN.

We are committed to providing a drug-free, safe and healthy work environment, and to observing environmentally sound business practices. We will strive, at a minimum, to do
no harm and where possible, to make the communities in which we work a better place to live. Each of us is responsible for compliance with environmental, health and safety
laws and regulations.

4. KEEP ACCURATE AND COMPLETE RECORDS.

We must maintain accurate and complete corporate records. Transactions between the Company and outside individuals and organizations must be promptly and accurately
entered in our books in accordance with generally accepted accounting practices and principles. No one should rationalize or even consider misrepresenting facts or falsifying
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5. OBEY THE LAW.

We will conduct our business in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. Compliance with the law does not comprise our entire ethical responsibility. Rather, it is a
minimum, absolutely essential condition for performance of our duties. In conducting business, we shall:

a. STRICTLY ADHERE TO ALL ANTITRUST LAWS. Officer, directors and employees must strictly adhere to all antitrust laws. Such laws exist in the United States and
in  many  other  countries  where  the  Company  may  conduct  business.  These  laws  prohibit  practices  in  restraint  of  trade  such  as  price  fixing  and  boycotting  suppliers  or
customers. They also bar pricing intended to run a competitor out of business; disparaging, misrepresenting, or harassing a competitor; stealing trade secrets; bribery; and
kickbacks.

b. STRICTLY COMPLY WITH ALL SECURITIES LAWS. In our role as a publicly owned company, we must always be alert to and comply with the security laws and
regulations of the United States and other countries.

i. DO NOT ENGAGE IN SPECULATIVE OR INSIDER TRADING. Federal law and Company policy prohibits officers, directors and employees, directly or indirectly
through their families or others, from purchasing or selling the stock of the Company while in the possession of material, non-public information concerning the Company.
This same prohibition applies to trading in the stock of other publicly held companies on the basis of material, non-public information. To avoid even the appearance of
impropriety,  Company  policy  also  prohibits  officers,  directors  and  employees  from  trading  options  on  the  open  market  in  the  stock  of  the  Company  under  any
circumstances. Material, non-public information is any information that could reasonably be expected to affect the price of a stock. If an officer, director or employee is
considering buying or selling a stock because of inside information they possess, they should assume that such information is material. It is also important for the officer,
director or employee to keep in mind that if any trade they make becomes the subject of an investigation by the government, the trade will be viewed after-the-fact with the
benefit of hindsight. Consequently, officers, directors and employees should always carefully consider how their trades would look from this perspective. Two simple rules
can help protect you in this area: (1) Do not use nonpublic information for personal gain. (2) Do not pass along such information to someone else who has no need to know.
This guidance also applies to the securities of other companies for which you receive information in the course of your employment at the Company. For more information,
refer to the Company’s Insider Trading Policy.

ii. BE TIMELY AND ACCURATE IN ALL PUBLIC REPORTS. As a public company, the Company must be fair and accurate in all reports filed with the United States
Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). Officers, directors and management of the Company are responsible for ensuring that all reports are filed in a timely
manner and that they fairly present the financial condition and operating results of the Company. Securities laws are vigorously enforced. Violations may result in severe
penalties including forced sales of parts of the business and significant fines against the Company. There may also be sanctions against individual employees including
substantial fines and prison sentences. The principal executive officer and principal financial Officer will certify to the accuracy of reports filed with the SEC in accordance
with  the  Sarbanes-Oxley Act  of  2002.  Officers  and  Directors  who  knowingly  or  willingly  make  false  certifications  may  be  subject  to  criminal  penalties  or  sanctions
including fines and imprisonment.

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6. AVOID CONFLICTS OF INTEREST.

Our officers, directors and employees have an obligation to give their complete loyalty to the best interests of the Company. They should avoid any action that may involve, or
may appear to involve, a conflict of interest with the Company. Officers, directors and employees should not have any financial or other business relationships with suppliers,
customers or competitors that might impair, or even appear to impair, the independence of any judgment they may need to make on behalf of the Company.

HERE ARE SOME WAYS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST COULD ARISE:

Employment by a competitor, or potential competitor, regardless of the nature of the employment, while employed by the Company.

Placement of business with a firm owned or controlled by an officer, director or employee or his/her family.

●
● Acceptance of gifts, payment, or services from those seeking to do business with the Company.
●
● Ownership of, or substantial interest in, a company that is a competitor, client or supplier.
● Acting as a consultant to the Company, a customer, client or supplier.
●

Seeking the services or advice of an accountant or attorney who has provided services to the Company.

Officers, directors and employees are under a continuing obligation to disclose any situation that presents the possibility of a conflict or disparity of interest between the officer,
director or employee and the Company. Disclosure of any potential conflict is the key to remaining in full compliance with this policy.

7. COMPETE ETHICALLY AND FAIRLY FOR BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES.

We  must  comply  with  the  laws  and  regulations  that  pertain  to  the  acquisition  of  goods  and  services.  We  will  compete  fairly  and  ethically  for  all  business  opportunities.  In
circumstances where there is reason to believe that the release or receipt of non-public information is unauthorized, do not attempt to obtain and do not accept such information
from any source. If you are involved in Company transactions, you must be certain that all statements, communications, and representations are accurate and truthful.

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8. AVOID ILLEGAL AND QUESTIONABLE GIFTS OR FAVORS.

The sale and marketing of our products and services should always be free from even the perception that favorable treatment was sought, received, or given in exchange for the
furnishing  or  receipt  of  business  courtesies.  Officers,  directors  and  employees  of  the  Company  will  neither  give  nor  accept  business  courtesies  that  constitute,  or  could  be
reasonably perceived as constituting, unfair business inducements or that would violate law, regulation or policies of the Company, or could cause embarrassment to or reflect
negatively on the Company's reputation.

9. MAINTAIN THE INTEGRITY OF CONSULTANTS, AGENTS, AND REPRESENTATIVES.

Business integrity is a key standard for the selection and retention of those who represent the Company. Agents, representatives and consultants must certify their willingness to
comply with the Company's policies and procedures and must never be retained to circumvent our values and principles. Paying bribes or kickbacks, engaging in industrial
espionage, obtaining the proprietary data of a third party without authority, or gaining inside information or influence are just a few examples of what could give us an unfair
competitive advantage and could result in violations of law.

10. PROTECT PROPRIETARY INFORMATION.

Proprietary  Company  information  may  not  be  disclosed  to  anyone  without  proper  authorization.  Keep  proprietary  documents  protected  and  secure.  In  the  course  of  normal
business activities, suppliers, customers and competitors may sometimes divulge to you, information that is proprietary to their business. Respect these confidences.

11. OBTAIN AND USE COMPANY ASSETS WISELY.

Personal  use  of  Company  property  must  always  be  in  accordance  with  corporate  policy.  Proper  use  of  Company  property,  information  resources,  material,  facilities  and
equipment is your responsibility. Use and maintain these assets with the utmost care and respect, guarding against waste and abuse, and never borrow or remove Company
property without management's permission.

12. FOLLOW THE LAW AND USE COMMON SENSE IN POLITIC CONTRIBUTIONS AND ACTIVITIES.

The  Company  encourages  its  employees  to  become  involved  in  civic  affairs  and  to  participate  in  the  political  process.  Employees  must  understand,  however,  that  their
involvement and participation must be on an individual basis, on their own time and at their own expense. In the United States, federal law prohibits corporations from donating
corporate  funds,  goods,  or  services,  directly  or  indirectly,  to  candidates  for  federal  offices  -  this  includes  employees'  work  time.  Local  and  state  laws  also  govern  political
contributions and activities as they apply to their respective jurisdictions.

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13. BOARD COMMITTEES.

The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company is empowered to enforce this Code of Ethics and Business Conduct (the “Code”). The Audit Committee will
report to the Board of Directors at least once each year regarding the general effectiveness of the Code, the Company's controls and reporting procedures and the Company's
business conduct.

14. DISCIPLINARY MEASURES.

The Company shall consistently enforce the Code through appropriate means of discipline. Violations of the Code shall be promptly reported to the Audit Committee. Pursuant
to procedures adopted by it, the Audit Committee shall determine whether violations of the Code have occurred and, if so, shall determine the disciplinary measures to be taken
against any employee or agent of the Company who has so violated the Code. The disciplinary measures, which may be invoked at the discretion of the Audit Committee,
include,  but  are  not  limited  to,  counseling,  oral  or  written  reprimands,  warnings,  probation  or  suspension  without  pay,  demotions,  reductions  in  salary,  termination  of
employment and restitution. Persons subject to disciplinary measures shall include, in addition to the violator, others involved in the wrongdoing such as (i) persons who fail to
use reasonable care to detect a violation, (ii) persons who if requested to divulge information withhold material information regarding a violation, and (iii) supervisors who
approve or condone the violations or attempt to retaliate against employees or agents for reporting violations or violators.

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List of Subsidiaries

Name

State of Incorporation/
Legal Jurisdiction

Exhibit 21.1

GGen Distribution Corp
GrowGeneration Management Corp
GrowGeneration Pueblo Corp
GrowGeneration California Corp
GrowGeneration Nevada Corp
GrowGeneration Washington Corp
GrowGeneration Rhode Island Corp
GrowGeneration Michigan Corp
GrowGeneration Oklahoma Corp
GrowGeneration New England Corp
GrowGeneration Florida Corp
GrowGeneration HG Corp
GrowGeneration Hemp Corp
GrowGeneration Canada Corp

  Delaware
  Delaware
  Colorado
  Delaware
  Delaware
  Delaware
  Delaware
  Delaware
  Delaware
  Delaware
  Delaware
  Delaware
  Delaware

Province of Ontario

 
 
 
 
 
Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Exhibit 23.1

We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements on Form S-8 (No. 333-219212 and No. 333-226646, filed on July 10, 2017 and August 7, 2018,
respectively) of GrowGeneration Corp. (the “Company”) of our report dated March 27, 2020, relating to the consolidated financial statements of the Company appearing in the
Annual Report on Form 10-K of the Company for the year ended December 31, 2019.

/s/ Connolly Grady & Cha, P.C.

Certified Public Accountants
Springfield, Pennsylvania
March 27, 2020

 
 
 
 
 
Exhibit 31.1

I, Darren Lampert, the Principal Executive Officer of GrowGeneration Corp. (the “Company”), certify that:

1. I have reviewed this Form 10-K of the Company;

OFFICER’S CERTIFICATE PURSUANT TO SECTION 302

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of
the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results
of operations and cash flows of the Company as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The Company’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e)
and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the Company and have:

a.  Designed  such  disclosure  controls  and  procedures,  or  caused  such  disclosure  controls  and  procedures  to  be  designed  under  our  supervision,  to  ensure  that  material
information relating to the Company, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this
report is being prepared;

b. Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable
assurance  regarding  the  reliability  of  financial  reporting  and  the  preparation  of  financial  statements  for  external  purposes  in  accordance  with  generally  accepted  accounting
principles;

c. Evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls
and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d. Disclosed in this report any change in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the Company’s most recent fiscal quarter (the Company’s
fourth  fiscal  quarter  in  the  case  of  an  annual  report)  that  has  materially  affected,  or  is  reasonably  likely  to  materially  affect,  the  Company’s  internal  control  over  financial
reporting; and

5. The Company’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on my most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the Company’s auditors and
the audit committee of the Company’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a. All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the
Company’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b. Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. 

Dated: March 27, 2020

By:

/s/ Darren Lampert 
Darren Lampert
Chief Executive Officer 
(Principal Executive Officer) 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exhibit 31.2

I, Monty Lamirato, the Principal Financial Officer of GrowGeneration Corp. (the “Company”), certify that:

1. I have reviewed this Form 10-K of the Company;

OFFICER’S CERTIFICATE PURSUANT TO SECTION 302

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of
the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results
of operations and cash flows of the Company as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The Company’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e)
and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the Company and have:

a.  Designed  such  disclosure  controls  and  procedures,  or  caused  such  disclosure  controls  and  procedures  to  be  designed  under  our  supervision,  to  ensure  that  material
information relating to the Company, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this
report is being prepared;

b. Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable
assurance  regarding  the  reliability  of  financial  reporting  and  the  preparation  of  financial  statements  for  external  purposes  in  accordance  with  generally  accepted  accounting
principles;

c. Evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls
and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d. Disclosed in this report any change in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the Company’s most recent fiscal quarter (the Company’s
fourth  fiscal  quarter  in  the  case  of  an  annual  report)  that  has  materially  affected,  or  is  reasonably  likely  to  materially  affect,  the  Company’s  internal  control  over  financial
reporting; and

5. The Company’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on my most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the Company’s auditors and
the audit committee of the Company’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a. All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the
Company’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b. Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. 

Dated: March 27, 2020

By:

/s/ Monty Lamirato
Monty Lamirato
Chief Financial Officer 
(Principal Financial Officer)

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF
THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

Exhibit 32.1

In  connection  with  the Annual  Report  of  GrowGeneration  Corp.  (the  “Company”)  on  Form  10-K  for  the  year  ended  December  31,  2019  as  filed  with  the  Securities  and
Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Darren Lampert, Principal Executive Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C.  ss.1350, as adopted
pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

(1)  The Report fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

(2)  The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 has been provided to the undersigned and will be retained by the Company and furnished to the Securities
and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.

Dated: March 27, 2020

By:

/s/ Darren Lampert 
Darren Lampert
Chief Executive Officer 
(Principal Executive Officer)

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF
THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

Exhibit 32.2

In  connection  with  the Annual  Report  of  GrowGeneration  Corp.  (the  “Company”)  on  Form  10-K  for  the  year  ended  December  31,  2019  as  filed  with  the  Securities  and
Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Monty Lamirato, Principal Financial Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C.  ss.1350, as adopted
pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

(1)  The Report fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

(2)  The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 has been provided to the undersigned and will be retained by the Company and furnished to the Securities
and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.

Dated: March 27, 2020

By:

/s/ Monty Lamirato
Monty Lamirato
Chief Financial Officer 
(Principal Financial Officer)

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Audit Committee Charter
of
GrowGeneration Corp.

Exhibit 99.1

I. Audit Committee’s Role

The Audit  Committee  is  a  standing  committee  appointed  by  the  Board  of  Directors  of  GrowGeneration  Corp.  (the  “Company”).  The  purpose  of  the Audit  Committee  is  to
perform and to assist the Board of Directors in fulfilling its oversight responsibility relating to (i) the Company’s financial statements and financial reporting process and the
Company’s systems of internal accounting and financial controls; (ii) the integrity of the Company’s financial statements; (iii) the appointment, retention and performance of the
internal auditors, if applicable; (iv) the annual independent audit of the Company’s financial statements, the engagement of the independent auditors and the evaluation of the
independent  auditors’  qualifications,  independence  and  performance;  (v)  the  compliance  by  the  Company  with  legal  and  regulatory  requirements,  including  the  Company’s
disclosure controls and procedures; (vi) the evaluation of management’s process to assess and manage the Company’s enterprise risk issues; and (vii) the fulfillment of the other
responsibilities set out herein. The Audit Committee shall also prepare the report of the Audit Committee required to be included in the Company’s annual proxy statement
when the Company is subject to the filing requirement of proxy statements under applicable securities laws.

In discharging its responsibilities, the Audit Committee is not itself responsible for the planning or conduct of audits or for any determination that the Company’s financial
statements are complete and accurate or in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. This is the responsibility of management and the independent auditors.

II. Organization

1. At least  annually,  this  charter  shall  be  reviewed  and  reassessed  by  the Audit  Committee  and  any  proposed  changes  shall  be  submitted  to  the  Board  of  Directors  for

approval.

2.

3.

The members of the Audit Committee shall be appointed by the Board of Directors and shall  meet the independence and experience requirements specified in Part III
below.

In order to discharge its responsibilities, the Audit Committee shall establish each year a schedule of meetings. In planning the annual schedule of meetings, the Audit
Committee shall  ensure  that  sufficient  opportunities  exist  for  its  members  to  meet  separately  with the  independent  auditors,  the  head  of  internal  audit  (if  any)  and
management, and to meet in private with only the Audit Committee members present.

4. An agenda, together with materials relating to the subject matter of each meeting, shall be sent to members of the Audit Committee prior to each meeting. Minutes for all
meetings of the Audit Committee shall be prepared to document the Audit Committee’s discharge  of its responsibilities. The minutes shall be circulated in draft form to
all Audit Committee members to ensure an accurate final record, shall be approved at a subsequent meeting of the Audit Committee and shall be distributed periodically
to the full Board of Directors. The Audit Committee shall make regular reports to the Board of Directors.

5.

The Audit Committee shall evaluate its performance on an annual basis and establish criteria for such evaluation.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
III. Qualifications and Appointment of Audit Committee Members

The Board of Directors appoints the Chair and the members of Audit Committee, having determined their qualifications. Audit Committee members shall serve at the pleasure
of the Board of Directors and for such term or terms as the Board of Directors may determine.

IV. Committee Membership

1.

The Audit Committee shall consist of no fewer than three members. The majority members of the Audit Committee shall meet the director and audit committee member
independence requirements of the Corporate Governance Standards of the New York Stock Exchange, and Rule 10A-3  under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended.

2. Audit Committee members may not simultaneously serve on the audit committees of more than two other public companies.

3.

Each member of the Audit Committee should be financially literate, as such qualification is  interpreted by the Board of Directors in its business judgment; provided,
however, that if any member of the Audit Committee is not financially literate when appointed to the Audit Committee, then he or she must become financially literate
within a reasonable time after appointment.

4. At least one member of the Audit Committee:

i.

ii.

shall be determined by the Board of Directors to have accounting or related financial management expertise, as the Board of Directors interprets such qualification
in its business judgment; and

shall be determined by the Board of Directors to be an “audit committee financial expert,” as such term is defined by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
in Item 401(h) of Regulation S-K.

V. Responsibilities

In carrying out its responsibilities, the Audit Committee shall perform the following duties:

1.

2.

The Audit Committee shall directly appoint, retain, compensate, evaluate and terminate the Company’s independent auditors. The Audit Committee shall have the sole
authority to approve all engagement fees to be paid to the independent auditors. The independent auditor shall report directly to the Audit Committee.

The Audit Committee shall receive periodic reports from the independent auditors as required under generally accepted auditing standards (“GAAP”), applicable law or
listing standards  regarding  the  auditors’  independence,  which  shall  be  not  less  frequently than  annually.  The Audit  Committee  shall  discuss  such  reports  with  the
auditors, and if so determined by the Audit Committee, take appropriate action to satisfy itself of the independence of the auditors. The Audit Committee shall review
the performance of the Company’s independent auditors annually. In doing so, the Audit Committee shall consult with management and the Company’s internal auditors
(if any) and shall obtain and review a report by the independent auditors describing their internal control procedures, material issues raised by their most recent internal
quality control review, or by any inquiry or investigation by governmental or professional authorities within the preceding five years and the response of the independent
auditors. The Audit Committee  shall consider whether or not there should be a regular rotation of the independent audit firm. Any selection of the auditors by the Audit
Committee may be subject to shareholders’ approval, as determined by the Board of Directors.

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3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

The Audit Committee shall discuss with the independent auditors the overall scope, plans and budget for the audit, including the adequacy of staffing and other factors
that  may affect the effectiveness of the audit. In this connection, the Audit Committee shall discuss with financial management, the internal auditors (if any) and the
independent auditors the Company’s major risk exposures (whether financial, operating or otherwise), the adequacy and effectiveness of the accounting and financial
controls, and the steps management has taken to monitor and control such exposures and manage legal compliance programs, among other considerations that may be
relevant to the audit. The Audit Committee shall review with financial management and the independent auditors management’s annual internal control report.

The Audit Committee shall annually review the structure, resources and performance of the Company’s internal audit department, if applicable.

The Audit Committee shall establish and maintain guidelines for the retention of the independent auditors for any non-audit service and the fee for such service and shall
determine procedures for the approval of audit and non-audit services in advance.

The Audit Committee shall review with management and the independent auditors the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q,
including the disclosures under “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results  of Operations.” Management shall review and discuss the
Company’s quarterly earnings press releases with the Audit Committee Chairman prior to their issuance.

The Audit  Committee  shall  review  periodically  with  financial  management,  the  internal  auditors (if  any)  and  independent  auditors  the  effect  of  new  or  proposed
regulatory and accounting initiatives on the Company’s financial statements and other public disclosures.

The Audit Committee shall prepare the report required to be included in the Company’s annual proxy statement, when the Company is subject to the filing requirement
of proxy statements under applicable securities laws, all in accordance with applicable rules and regulations.

The Audit  Committee  shall  establish  and  maintain  guidelines  for  the  Company’s  hiring  of  former  employees  of  the  independent  auditors,  which  shall  meet  the
requirements of applicable law and listing standards.

10. The Audit  Committee  shall  establish  and  maintain  procedures  for  the  receipt,  retention  and treatment  of  complaints  received  by  the  Company  regarding  accounting,
internal  accounting controls  or  auditing  matters  and  for  the  confidential,  anonymous  submission  by  employees of  the  Company  of  concerns  regarding  questionable
accounting or auditing matters.

11. The Audit Committee shall periodically review with management, including the General Counsel, and the independent auditors any correspondence with, or other action
by, regulators or governmental agencies and any employee complaints or published reports that raise concerns regarding the Company’s financial statements, accounting
or  auditing  matters or  compliance  with  the  Company’s  Standards  of  Business  Conduct.  The Audit  Committee  shall  also  meet  periodically,  and  may  request  to  meet
separately, with the General Counsel and other appropriate legal staff of the Company, if any, and if appropriate, the Company’s  outside counsel, to review material
legal affairs of the Company and the Company’s compliance with applicable law and listing standards.

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12. The Audit  Committee  shall  review  periodically  the  Company’s  policy  with  respect  to related  person  transactions  and  shall  review  the  Company’s  transactions  with
directors and  executive  officers  of  the  Company  and  with  firms  that  employ  directors,  as  well  as any  other  material  related  party  transactions,  for  the  purpose  of
recommending to the disinterested members of the Board of Directors that the transactions are fair, reasonable and within Company policy, and should be ratified and
approved.

13. The Audit Committee shall review annually with the General Counsel, if any, the adequacy and appropriateness of the Company’s compliance programs.

14. The Audit Committee may delegate any of its responsibilities to a subcommittee comprised of one or more members of the Audit Committee. The Audit Committee

shall also carry out such other duties that may be delegated to it by the Board of Directors from time to time.

** Adopted by the Board of Directors of GrowGeneration Corp. as of March 16, 2018 **

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CHARTER OF THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

GrowGeneration Corp.

Exhibit 99.2

Purpose

The Board of Directors of GrowGeneration Corp. (the “Company”) has established a Compensation Committee (“Compensation Committee”) for the purpose of reviewing,
determining and approving all forms of compensation to be provided to the Company’s executive officers and any equity compensation to be provided to all employees and
monitoring the performance of the Company’s executive officers. The Board of Directors has authorized and approved this Charter and delegated such authority as may be
necessary to permit the Compensation Committee to carry out its responsibilities and functions.

Membership

The Compensation Committee shall be comprised of at least two members of the Board of Directors, all of whom shall be “independent directors,” as such term is defined in
the NASDAQ listing standards, as well as any additional independence rules applicable to the Compensation Committee. In determining the independence of any director who
will serve on the Compensation Committee, the Board of Directors shall consider all factors specifically relevant to determining whether a director has a relationship to the
Company that is material to that director’s ability to be independent from management in connection with the duties of a member of the Compensation Committee, including
but not limited to (a) the source of compensation of such director, including any consulting, advisory or other compensatory fee paid by the Company to such director, and (b)
whether such director is affiliated with the Company, a subsidiary of the Company or an affiliate of a subsidiary of the Company. Compensation Committee members shall also
qualify as “nonemployee directors” under Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

The members of the Compensation Committee shall be appointed annually by, and serve at the pleasure and discretion of, the Board of Directors. A Compensation Committee
member may be removed at any time, with or without cause, by a vote of the majority of the Board of Directors. Unless a Chairperson of the Compensation Committee is
appointed by the Board of Directors, the members of the Compensation Committee may designate a Chairperson by majority vote of the full Compensation Committee. The
Compensation Committee shall have the authority to delegate certain responsibilities to subcommittees of the Compensation Committee.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Responsibilities

The Compensation Committee shall be responsible for reviewing and approving, on behalf of the Board of Directors, the amounts and types of compensation to be paid to the
Company’s  executive  officers;  reviewing  and  approving,  on  behalf  of  the  Board  of  Directors,  all  equity  compensation  to  be  paid  to  other  employees  of  the  Company;
administering  the  Company’s  stock-based  compensation  plans;  and  monitoring  the  performance  of  the  Company’s  executive  officers.  Such  responsibilities  shall  include  the
following:

1. Evaluate at least annually the performance of the Company’s chief executive officer and those officers who report to the chief executive officer (the “executive officers”).

2. Annually determine the direct and incentive compensation of the chief executive officer of the Company.

3. After considering the recommendation of the Company’s chief executive officer, annually determine the direct and incentive compensation of the executive officers.

4. Review and approve the criteria, methodologies and amounts  for  determination  of  all  salary, bonus  and  long-term  incentive  awards  for  all  employees,  other  than  the
executive  officers. The  chief  executive  officer  and  the  executive  officers  will  determine  and  administer the  direct  compensation  and  incentive  plans  for  all  other
managers and employees within the approved aggregate salary, bonus and incentive budgets of the Company.

5. Review and approve the stock-based compensation, incentive and benefit plans of the Company that have been, or may in the future be, adopted by the Company and
that  require  (by their  terms  or  by  law  or  regulation)  the  administration  by  the  Compensation  Committee or  a  committee  of  independent  directors. Approve  all  stock
options and equity compensation awarded to any of the Company’s employees.

6. Review and approve all employment agreements and severance compensation for all corporate officers.

7. Annually in connection with the preparation of the Company’s annual meeting proxy statement, review and discuss with management the Compensation Discussion and
Analysis  and,  based on  that  review,  recommend  that  the  Compensation  Discussion  and Analysis  be  included  in  the  proxy  statement,  and  produce  the  Compensation
Committee Report to be included in the proxy statement in accordance with the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission.

8. Review and recommend to the Board of Directors the election and removal of elected corporate officers.

9. At least  annually,  review  and  assist  the  Board  of  Directors  in  developing  succession  plans for  the  Company’s  executive  officers  and  other  appropriate  management

personnel.

10. Review and assess, on an annual basis, the adequacy of this charter, and recommend any desired changes to the Board of Directors for approval.

11. Conduct an annual evaluation of the Compensation Committee’s performance.

Meetings and Reports

The Compensation Committee shall meet at least annually, or as frequently as the Chairperson of the Compensation Committee may direct. Independent directors may attend
any  Compensation  Committee  meeting.  Non-independent  directors,  management  or  other  persons  may  attend  Compensation  Committee  meetings  upon  the  invitation  of  the
Chairperson of the Compensation Committee; provided, however, that at each Compensation Committee meeting, the Compensation Committee shall have the opportunity to
meet in executive session, without any members of management, non-independent directors or other persons present.

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The Compensation Committee will be governed by the same rules and procedures that are applicable to the Board of Directors (including rules related to telephonic meetings,
notice, waiver of notice, quorum, voting and action without a meeting).

The Compensation Committee will maintain written minutes of its meetings, which will be filed with the minutes of the meetings of the Board of Directors. The Compensation
Committee may designate a secretary to take the minutes, and the secretary need not be a member of the Compensation Committee. At each regularly scheduled meeting of the
Board  of  Directors,  the  Chairperson  of  the  Compensation  Committee  will  provide  to  the  Board  of  Directors  a  report  of  any  activities  or  proceedings  of  the  Compensation
Committee.

Authority

The Compensation Committee, with the full cooperation of management, shall be authorized and empowered, as it may from time to time deem necessary or advisable, to retain
consultants or undertake such acts as contemplated by its Charter.

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CHARTER OF THE NOMINATING AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE

GrowGeneration Corp.

Exhibit 99.3

PURPOSE AND POLICY

The purpose of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee (the “Committee”) of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of GrowGeneration Corp. (the “Company”) is
to (i) oversee all aspects of the Company’s corporate governance functions on behalf of the Board; (ii) make recommendations to the Board regarding corporate governance
issues; (iii) identify, review and evaluate candidates to serve as directors of the Company consistent with criteria approved by the Board and review and evaluate incumbent
directors; (iv) serve as a focal point for communication between such candidates, non-committee directors and the Company’s management; (v) select or recommend to the
Board  for  selection  candidates  to  the  Board  to  serve  as  nominees  for  director  for  the  annual  meeting  of  stockholders;  and  (vi)  make  other  recommendations  to  the  Board
regarding affairs relating to the directors of the Company, including director compensation.

The policy of the Committee, in discharging these obligations, shall be to promote best corporate governance practices, ensure the Board is comprised of only highly qualified
directors, and foster an open avenue of communication between the Committee and management of the Company.

COMPOSITION

The Committee shall consist of at least two members of the Board. No Committee member shall be an employee of the Company and each member shall be an independent
director as determined by the Board, in accordance with the applicable independence requirements of The Nasdaq Stock Market (“Nasdaq”), when and as required by Nasdaq.
The  members  of  the  Committee  shall  be  appointed  by  and  serve  at  the  discretion  of  the  Board.  Vacancies  occurring  on  the  Committee  shall  be  filled  by  the  Board.  The
Committee’s chairperson (the “Chair”) shall be designated by the Board or, if it does not do so, the Committee members shall elect a Chair by vote of a majority of the full
Committee. The Chair (or in his or her absence, a member designated by the Chair) shall preside at all meetings of the Committee.

MEETINGS AND MINUTES

The Committee shall hold such regular or special meetings as its members deem necessary or appropriate, but in no event less than annually. The presence in person or by
telephone of a majority of the Committee’s members shall constitute a quorum for any meeting of the Committee. All actions of the Committee will require (i) the vote of a
majority of the members present at a meeting of the Committee at which a quorum is present or (ii) unanimous written consent of the members of the Committee then serving.
Minutes of each meeting will be kept and distributed to each member of the Committee, members of the Board who are not members of the Committee and the Secretary of the
Company. The Chair of the Committee will report to the Board from time to time or whenever so requested by the Board.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
AUTHORITY

The Committee shall have authority to retain and determine compensation for, at the expense of the Company, special legal, accounting or other advisors or consultants as it
deems necessary or appropriate in the performance of its duties, including executive search firms to help identify director candidates. The Committee shall also have authority to
pay,  at  the  expense  of  the  Company,  ordinary  administrative  expenses  that,  as  determined  by  the  Committee,  are  necessary  or  appropriate  in  carrying  out  its  duties.  Each
member  of  the  Committee  shall  have  full  access  to  all  books,  records,  facilities  and  personnel  of  the  Company  as  deemed  necessary  or  appropriate  by  any  member  of  the
Committee  to  discharge  his  or  her  responsibilities  hereunder.  The  Committee  shall  have  authority  to  require  that  any  of  the  Company’s  personnel,  counsel,  accountants
(including the Company’s independent auditors) or investment bankers, or any other consultant or advisor to the Company attend any meeting of the Committee or meet with
any member of the Committee or any of its special outside legal, accounting or other advisors or consultants. The approval of this charter by the Board shall be construed as a
delegation of authority to the Committee with respect to the responsibilities set forth herein.

OPERATING PRINCIPLES AND PROCESSES

In fulfilling its function and responsibilities, the Committee should give due consideration to the following operating principles and processes:

1. Communication.  Regular  and  meaningful  contact  throughout  the  year  with  the  Board,  committee  chairpersons,  members  of  senior  management  and  independent
professional advisors to the Board and its various committees, as applicable, is viewed as important for strengthening the Committee’s knowledge of relevant current and
prospective corporate governance issues.

2. Committee Education/Orientation.  Developing  with  management  and  participating  in  a  process  for  systematic  review  of  important  corporate  governance  issues  and

trends in corporate governance practices that could potentially impact the Company will enhance the effectiveness of the Committee.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The operation of the Committee will be subject to the provisions of the Bylaws of the Company and the Colorado General Corporation Law, each as in effect from time to time.
The Committee will have the full power and authority to carry out the following primary responsibilities or to delegate such power and authority to one or more subcommittees
of the Committee:

1. Director Nominations. The Committee shall have the responsibility of identifying, reviewing and evaluating candidates to serve on the Board, including consideration of
any potential conflicts of interest as well as applicable independence and experience requirements. The Committee shall have primary responsibility for determining the
minimum qualifications for service on the Board and the right to modify the qualifications from time to time. The Committee shall also have the primary responsibility
for reviewing, evaluating and considering the recommendation for nomination of incumbent directors for reelection to the Board, as well as monitoring the size of the
Board. The Committee shall also select or recommend to the Board for selection candidates to the Board to serve as nominees for director for the annual meeting of
stockholders.  The  Committee  shall  also  have  the  power  and  authority  to  consider  recommendations  for  Board  nominees  and  proposals  submitted  by  the  Company’s
stockholders and to establish any policies, requirements, criteria and procedures, including policies and procedures to facilitate stockholder communications with the
Board, to recommend to the Board appropriate action on any such proposal or recommendation and to make any disclosures required by applicable law in the course of
exercising its authority.

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2. Board and Director Assessment. The Committee shall periodically review, discuss and assess the performance of the Board, including Board committees, seeking input
from senior management, the full Board and others. The assessment shall include evaluation of the Board’s contribution as a whole and effectiveness in serving the best
interests  of  the  Company  and  its  stockholders,  specific  areas  in  which  the  Board  and/or  management  believe  contributions  could  be  improved,  and  overall  Board
composition and makeup, including the reelection of current Board members. The factors to  be  considered  shall  include  whether  the  directors,  both  individually  and
collectively, can and do provide the integrity, experience, judgment, commitment (including having sufficient time to devote to the Company and level of participation),
skills, diversity and expertise appropriate for the Company. In assessing the directors, both individually and collectively, the Committee may consider the current needs
of  the  Board  and  the  Company  to  maintain  a  balance  of  knowledge,  experience  and  capability  in  various  areas.  The  Committee  shall  also  consider  and  assess  the
independence of directors, including whether a majority of the Board continue to be independent from management in both fact and appearance, as well as within the
meaning prescribed by Nasdaq. The results of these reviews shall be provided to the Board for further discussion as appropriate.

3. Board Committee Nominations. The Committee, after due consideration of the interests, independence and experience of the individual directors and the independence
and experience requirements of Nasdaq, the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and applicable law, shall evaluate the performance of the
members of the committees of the Board, review the composition of such committees and recommend to the entire Board annually the Chair and membership of each
such committee.

4. Board Meeting Procedures. The Committee shall assist the chairperson of the Board or lead director in developing effective Board meeting practices and procedures.

5. Continuing Education. The Committee shall consider the need and, if necessary, develop and institute a plan or program for the continuing education of directors.

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6. Corporate Governance Principles. The Committee shall develop, if and when appropriate, a set of corporate governance principles to be applicable to the Company, shall

periodically review and assess these principles and their application, and shall recommend any changes deemed appropriate to the Board for its consideration.

7. Procedures for Information Dissemination. The Committee shall oversee and review the processes and procedures used by the Company to provide information to the
Board and its committees. The Committee should consider, among other factors, the reporting channels through which the Board and its committees receive information
and  the  level  of  access  to  outside  advisors  where  necessary  or  appropriate,  as  well  as  the  procedures  for  providing  accurate,  relevant  and  appropriately  detailed
information to the Board and its committees on a timely basis.

8. Non-Employee Director Compensation. The Committee shall assist the members of the Compensation Committee of the Board or the Board, as requested, in determining
the compensation paid to non-employee directors for their service on the Board and its committees and recommend any changes considered appropriate to the full Board
for its approval.

9. Management Succession.  The  Committee  shall  periodically  review  with  the  Chief  Executive  Officer  of  the  Company  the  plans  for  succession  to  the  offices  of  the
Company’s Chief Executive Officer and other key executive officers and make recommendations to the Board with respect to the selection of appropriate individuals to
succeed to these positions.

10. Certificate of Incorporation, Bylaws, and Committee Charters. The Committee shall review and assess the adequacy of the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation and
Bylaws  and  the  charters  of  any  committee  of  the  Board  (the  “Governing  Documents”)  periodically  in  order  to  ensure  compliance  with  any  principles  of  corporate
governance developed by the Committee and recommend to the Board for its consideration any necessary modifications to the Governing Documents.

11. Annual Evaluation and Charter Review. The Committee shall review, discuss and assess its own performance at least annually. The Committee shall also review and

assess the adequacy of this charter at least annually, and shall recommend any proposed changes to the Board for its consideration and approval.

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